Three students go to a strange and seemingly never-ending night school in the new horror graphic novel, Shadowplay: Midnight School.
At first, this book seems like a fevered nightmare. The main protagonist is a music student plagued by relentless self doubt. The school is full of shadowy villains, quick to beat down the unwary, or even just the unlucky who happen to get in their way. Eventually, a plot stirs to life about midway into the book. And what an intriguing plot it is.
It is best to go into Shadowplay: Midnight School without a clue to what the plot is. The inherent confusion of the beginning mirrors the protagonists’ feelings completely. The dark charcoal looking artwork perfectly evokes the disordered mind of the characters. Color is used to surprising effect. This tale is well worth reading. 4 stars!
Thanks to NetGalley and Top Shelf Productions for providing me with an advanced review copy.