The Twilight Children #1 by Hernandez and Cooke / Z-View
The Twilight Children #1 is part of a four-issue mini-series published by Vertigo Comics.
- Writer: Gilbert Hernandez
- Artist: Darwyn Coole
- Colorist: Dave Stewart
- Cover Artist: Darwyn Cooke
*** Beware – spoilers may be found below ***
A mysterious white orb appears on the shore of a remote Latin American village. This has happened before, but the orbs always disappear before anyone can figure out what they are or where they come from.
When word gets out about this new orb many of the town folk come to see it. They include Bundo (a drunk with a tragic past), Anton (a fisherman having an affair with) Tito (a local hottie who is married to the oblivious) business man Nicholas, the Sheriff and a young scientist new to the town.
The orb disappears and later reappears in a cave being explored by three small children. When the children approach the orb it explodes, leaving the children blind. Not long after a beautiful young woman (alien?) appears in town. You know the CIA can’t be far behind — and they’re not.
This issue is beautifully drawn and well written. It reminds me of an episode of The Twilight Zone which is high praise, indeed. I look forward to issue two.
Rating: 5 of 5 stars.