Liquid Comics; $3.99

In the first issue of Coming of Rage readers are introduced to Ritchie, a privileged, troubled young man. His father – who he doesn’t get along with – has died, demanding that he take over the family wine business. Oh, and he’s turning into a monster.

In issue #2 Ritchie tells his new friends, Oscar and Lilly, who he is, much to Oscar’s anger. It turns out the pair are connected in a way Ritchie never would have guessed. This starts a fight between the two which is interrupted by more monstrous pursuers. While the trio are on the run, Ritchie’s mom addresses the family company leading to a horrifying discovery.

Coming of Rage #2 gets more complex by introducing the family company. What seemed like a backdrop in the first issue becomes much more important in the second. Plus, the inner workings of the company serve as a symbol for how villainous businesses can be. Written by Wes Craven and Steve Niles, this book has delivered some surprises and is likely do more with such talented writers. Francesco Biagini and Liquid Studios’ art melds the dark and moody genre with frightening monster art that embodies the characters’ rage.

–Amanda Sheriff