Basilisk 11
September 25, 2022
Comic Book Review Basilisk #9
7
Rating
Published On:2022-07-21
Published by: Boom Studios
Author:Cullen Bunn
Artist:Jonas Scharf
Colorist:Alex Guimarães
Letterer:Ed Dukeshire
One of Us Will be the Chimera
Comic book review written on July 31, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
Vanessa returns to the mountain camp where it all began. She’s met by clones of the Chosen. Turns out the clones are psychically connected to one of the originals. Regan’s clones have seen what she did. It’s unclear if Cara’s clones remember Vanessa killing Cara in Basilisk #8.
Regan admits to killing Hannah’s family. Their partnership doesn’t survive the admission of guilt.
Having abandoned Vanessa (turned on her), Barret and the Faithful track down Regan with an offer she may not be able to refuse.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
The dialogue moves the plot along. Each of the characters has a distinct voice, but there isn’t a lot of panel time for that to come across.
Showing Versus Telling
The dialogue moves the plot along. Each of the characters has a distinct voice, but there isn’t a lot of panel time for that to come across.
The Vibe
Cullen Bunn is crafting a horror-comic, cinematic, Stranger Things-esque masterpiece with Basilisk. I could easily see Netflix taking Basilisk and turning it into a multi-season show.
Comic Art Review
Jonas Scharf takes a talking-heads comic and makes it a solid read. The fight scene with Hannah is intense. The facial expressions throughout the issue tell the story without words. Look at the Cara-clone. She’s so sweet, and we get that just from a facial expression in one panel.
Basilisk 9 Cover A Main Basilisk 9 Cover B Variant Basilisk 9 Cover D Variant
On the Cover
Our primary cover is by series regular Jonas Scharf. It brings us up to speed on the current status of the comic.
Ryan Sook shows us Vanessa, with her damaged hand. She has the strongest will among the Chimera and now has all of their powers.
Christian Ward’s close-up on Jimmy-Boy eating is wonderfully gross.
World Building
Locations
We have several scenes in the clone camp with the path to the Chimera.
Who's Who
- Vanessa (touch/taste/smell)
- Regan (sight/hearing)
- Barret
- Hannah
- The Faithful
- The Chosen Clones
- Regan (sight/hearing)
- Barret
- Hannah
- The Faithful
- The Chosen Clones
Big Question
How will Hannah survive the attack of the Faithful?
The touch of the Chimera would kill her.
Regan-clone to Vanessa
Who Will Like
If you enjoy horror, X-men, or Battlestar Galactica, you should be buying Basilsk. Everytime I think I know what genre we’re pulling influences from, Basilisk mixes in something new. Add to all those influences a standard mix of rage and revenge, and the creative team of Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf are crafting a masterpiece.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
Basilisk #9 was a mostly talking heads issue. It moved the story forward. It filled in some missing back story. I'm expecting the action will ratchet up again with issue #10. Buy this issue so you don't miss the important clues.