Comic Review: Mercy, The Fair Lady, The Frost, and the Fiend from Image Comics

Mercy, The Fair Lady, The Frost, and the Fiend
Writer, Artist, Colorist: Mirka Andolfo

Series: Mirka Andolfo's Mercy

Published: December 2, 2020

192 pages

Collects MIRKA ANDOLFO'S MERCY #1-6

Publisher: Image Comics

Age Rating: M

Washington State, late nineteenth century. During the frenzied historical era commonly known as the Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman named Lady Hellaine arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town close to the Canadian border. Meanwhile, the streets and surroundings of Woodsburgh are flooded in blood: a heinous creature is killing incautious citizens. What’s the connection, if any, between this disturbing presence and the ivory-skinned stranger?

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The artwork in this book was very good. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about the storyline. At times it became confusing, and the panels were disjointed. I’m not sure if this was due to the book being translated from its original Italian format. But it did take away some of the enjoyment of reading it.

I’m a sucker for a good monster-causing-lots-of-bloodshed story. The artwork showed that in plenty of detail, but it soon became repetitive. Then the story seemed to rush to a conclusion.

I give this book 2 ¾ sheep

RJ Lowe