This is the second volume after X-Ed Out.I'm not exactly what is going on in the story here.And do you know what? It doesn't even matter.Charles Burns is such an amazing artist and storyteller that if the odd ends of this story never tie together, I'd still say this is one of the best comic book series of all time. Every panel is meticulous, perfect and beautiful in an oddly disturbing way. No one can immitate Burns, he is truly one of a kind.Charles Burns just keeps on getting better. If you liked his Big Baby stuff and Black Hole this is simply a must read. Don't pass it up! Part two of Charles Burns' trilogy [SUGAR SKULL is next] further goes into the strange, surreal, dark mystery of just what is going on with the main character as he bounces back and forth between worlds. I'm not sure what the hell is going on and I like it. Like X'ED OUT, I just wish this was longer as now I have to wait to see what happens. Reading all three at once would be optimum. That said, even though I don't check out many of these kinds of graphic works, I really like Burns. Strange, unpredictable, erotic and violent--there's much here to enjoy. I especially like the photography element in the story as characters go around taking photos. Extremely quick read...I read it over a lunch hour at work.
What do You think about La Colmena (2013)?
As another reviewer has said, "These pages drip with the uncanny."
—Emma
No idea what's going on, but loving the journey.
—Chaos
