Basilisk #9
July 31, 2022
Comic Book Review Basilisk #10
8
Rating
Published On:2022-08-03
Published by: Boom Studios
Author:Cullen Bunn
Artist:Jonas Scharf
Colorist:Alex Guimarães
Letterer:Ed Dukeshire
Twists within Twists
Comic book review written on August 13, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
The opening scene of Basilisk #10 is disturbing. It looks like there’s two flashbacks that intertwine. Horror fans are going to geek-out about it. Having turned on Vanessa, Barret’s hunting down Regan. The Faithful attack the hospital, and Hannah goes full survivor mode to get out alive.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
Basilisk #10 has many scenes with the mysterious Barret. His words are laced with cryptic warnings and allusions to other events. His speech patterns are almost religious in nature. In the closing scene of the issue, take note how Barret is speaking to both Regan and Hannah at the same time.
Showing Versus Telling
Basilisk #10 has many scenes with the mysterious Barret. His words are laced with cryptic warnings and allusions to other events. His speech patterns are almost religious in nature. In the closing scene of the issue, take note how Barret is speaking to both Regan and Hannah at the same time.
The Vibe
Maybe more than any issue of Basilisk, issue #10 comes across as a full-on horror movie. The opening scene is absolutely chilling. Hannah’s running around the hospital fighting the beat-up and cut-up Faithful is very close to a zombie movie.
Comic Art Review
Jonas Scharf’s artwork continues to wow with this issue. Lighting plays a big role in the artwork with heavy shadows, back-lighting, and scene lighting all shown through the inks.
As you look at the scenes with Vanessa, make a mental note about the style of dress the camp doctors and nurses are wearing. When is the last time you saw a hat like that? I’m hoping we’ll dig more into the Chimera camp in future issues. The attendants are creepy, and it comes across in their facial expressions.
Basilisk 10 Cover 
Basilisk 10 Cover Al Ryan Sook
On the Cover
Cover A is by series regular Jonas Scharf. Hannah is alone and out-gunned by the Faithful.
Cover B is by Ryan Sook and is the first of several alternate covers based on the Chimera’s faces. This month we have smell and a close-up of Cara’s face. I really like the design and ethereal feel of Ryan’s covers.
World Building
Locations
We have a two scene issue. Vanessa is still at the Chimera camp relearning its secrets. The Faithful attack Hannah at a hospital.
Who's Who
- Vanessa (touch)
- Barret
- Hannah
- Chimera Faithful and Disciples
- Random hospital nurse
- Regan (sight)
- Barret
- Hannah
- Chimera Faithful and Disciples
- Random hospital nurse
- Regan (sight)
Big Question
What happened between Barret and Regan?
I remember you being much worse.
Barret to Regan
Who Will Like
Fans of modern horror or zombie movies will get a kick out of Basilisk #10. It moves through all the elements you enjoy in horror with plenty of blood to go around.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
Every issue of Basilisk is a pleasure to read. There's a long-story happening. We have lots of personal drama and compelling characters. The artwork is always dazzling. Buy it.