Sons of the Devil #5 Review

Writer: Brian Buccellato / Artist: Toni Infante / Image Comics There’s no artist more fitting for this comic than Toni Infante. His style captures the tone of this book so well that it’s hard to imagine another artist on the panels, no matter how talented they are. Issue #5 was a little less than expected with facial detail, especially in mid-range and wide scenes where I would have loved cleaner, more defined characteristics instead of the sketchy scribble, but the close shots still show enough emotion to fill a page. Infante does both all the art for Sons of the Devil, including colors, so it must take an exorbitant amount of time on tight deadlines, so the occasional efficiency would be understandable. Exhibits A and B happen to be side by side in this sequence.

Issue #5 is a set-up chapter for what’s to come, so while nothing monumental happens plot wise, the book builds on its character development and introduces a few new faces. With everything happening around them and his less that perfect judgment in response, Travis and Mel’s relationship is bearing the brunt of the blow. Their relationship – which I have strong feelings about (which everyone should have strong feelings about) – is the clear distraction from the danger that lives right around the corner, and is written well enough that you care about their ‘happily ever after’ even though you should obviously fear for their lives. And that continues to be the best thing about this book – you fear for the characters…