This western horror tale continues to entertain.  If you want a recap of the basic premise, check out our review of issue number one.

I was concerned that author James Kuhoric’s sophomore issue might disappoint.  I’m happy to say it only got better.  In this issue, back-story is explored via flashbacks.  Kuhoric achieves a balance between flashbacks and progressing the current story forward.  What we learn about the Irons family is creepy, sick and actually scary.

Jason Shawn Alexander’s art sets a definitive tone.  It’s wispy, dusty, dark, and achieves a mode rather than a straightforward picture.  He brings to life the eerie showdown this issue sets the stage for between Silas and his siblings.

I did laugh at a preview blurb I read about this title.  It’s being touted as “this year’s biggest and best supernatural western tale.”  I didn’t realize it beat out so many other titles in this vast genre!  Regardless, Dead Irons does deserve praise.  When this issue ended, I was ticked.  What happens next?  I wished I had Issue 3 in my hands.  That’s always good thing.

4 out of 5

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