House of Penance #5

A great issue all-round and it comes wrapped in a lovely cover worthy of the book's cover price alone. If you like your horror comics and you've already read the previous issues, keep up the good work and get yourself a copy. Matter of fact, get two copies. One to read and one to frame because this book is a masterclass in how you do horror comics and the fact the story is woven with elements of truth makes it all the creepier. If you aren't reading this book, you're missing out. Read Full Review

There aren't enough superlatives in the dictionary to adequately describe just how good House of Penance is. It's beautiful, haunting, disturbing, and captivating, and it tells a story in a way that only comics can. Dr. Josh gives this an". Read Full Review

Yeah, House of Penance presents the reader with things they'll never see anywhere else. Things that no one should ever see. Writing meant to disturb the mind's eye; to actually look upon it is to court madness. This is going to be a cult classic down the road and it will be because of issues like this one. Part horror, part mystery, all the facts are finally laid out for us, right before the table is cleared. Read Full Review

The art style by Ian Bertram gets a little explosive as a sea of red begins to worm its way into place. I will admit the odd dream scene widow Winchester has stands out in this issue. It shows her descent into madness as she attempts to get her family back. While I wish I could share it, the one large vertical panel in this issue is one that should get attention. The attention to detail in that panel is well done, showcasing the sheer size of the house. Read Full Review