Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #1
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| Writer | Patrick Horvath |
| Artist | Patrick Horvath |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Don't. Murder. The locals. This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong's cardinal rule. After all, there's a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you've worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm décor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie...the last thing you want is to disturb the peace. So you can imagine her indignation when one of Woodbrook's own meets a grisly, mysterious demise-and you wouldn't blame her for doing anything it more
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AIPT - David Brooke
Aug 09, 2023If IDW Originals continues to put out comics like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, many Eisner Awards are in their future. Horvath and Otsmane-Elhaou create a truly unique experience following a serial killer whose way of life is upended. There's a cool and calculated feel to the pace and character work, akin to Silence of the Lambs,which should rocket to the top of comics fans' top ten lists of 2023. A great read for the psychological horror fan who wants something different. Read Full Review
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Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Oct 11, 2023The artwork in this book is another aspect that holds your attention. The character designs are adorable and charming, making it easy to forget that they are murderous animals. The use of color is also noteworthy, with a warm and cozy palette of earthy tones that add to the setting's charm and create a stark contrast to the gruesome events that unfold. Read Full Review
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Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams
Oct 13, 2023For a company perhaps best known for their licensed content, IDW are doing some absolutely stellar work with their Originals creator-owned line, and this new series deserves a place near the very top of that list. Feeling like Sylvanian Families meets Dexter, this is a beautifully disturbing concept executed to absolute perfection. Highest possible recommendation. Read Full Review
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9.6
The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache
Oct 19, 2023Unspeakable violence invades a childrens storybook paradise in Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #1. Read Full Review
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9.0
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Oct 18, 2023Horvath delivers some beautiful art that perfectly complements the quiet tension of the story. The picturesque landscapes and characters are visually charming and the murderous, violent reveals are a visual jolt after being drawn in by the quiet tone of the art. Read Full Review
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9.0
Multiversity Comics - Alexander Manzo
Oct 23, 2023This is a slightly unsettling story because of the contrast of the script and initial illustrations, but it is a strong debut for a new series to see what else will unfold in the hunt for the true killer. Read Full Review
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8.4
Comic Watch - Mike Eakins
Sep 25, 2023Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees takes everything you know about cute animals and suburbia and twists them into a bloody mess, and its awesome. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Oct 18, 2023The most regrettable aspect of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #1 is that the solicit pitches the entire miniseries and so acts as a synopsis for the entire first issue. It's unfortunate because this debut establishes its tone and identity so well that the lack of discovery undermines this excellent aspect. Read Full Review
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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #1 is one of the best first issues that I've read in years. And when you find out that this is writer/artist Patrick Horvath's first comic book series, it's even more impressive! The pitch of "Dexter" meets the World of Richard Scary is accurate. The cute animal characters in a Mayberry-esque setting lull you into a false sense of security before Horvath shocks the heck out you. Highly recommended!
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What a great start to a wild series! The art is incredible. The line work is super clean and very fitting for the story. The coloring is fantastic. The plot is great and the writing/dialogue is as well. Definitely pull worthy and can't wait to see what happens next!
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Dexter meets the Berenstain Bears. So much is enjoyable about issue one, the art is subtle yet haunting and beautiful. The story moves at a great pace and sucks you in right away and the last few pages bring about the set-up to a series you want to just enjoy voraciously
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I wanna be in Patrick Horvath's brain when he thought of this concept (Why the FUCK are some animals "people" and other ones just "animals?").
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I feel like the indie writers of late have been knocking it out of the ball park. This issue goes from so wholesome to so terrifying and wtf? so you get whiplash. I mean this in the best possibly way. It sucks you in. I would also like to add that besides the major point of horror, there is also a quite sad horror, an every day suffering, if you will that the author Patrick Horvath touches on really well. The local in a small town with dementia, a close friend who has a degenerative illness so you can only watch as they fall apart, the fact that the killer started off with those who would be considered 'undesirables'. It is scary cause it can hit close to home and it is scary cause of the twisted pure horror aspects. Additionally the more
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Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #1 IDW W:Patrick Horvath A: Patrick Horvath L: Hassan Otsmane-Olhaou Don't. Murder. The locals. This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong's cardinal rule. After all, there's a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you've worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm décor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie...the last thing you want is to disturb the peace. So you can imagine her indignation when one of Woodbrook's own meets a grisly, mysterious demise-and you wouldn't blame her for doing more
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Solid. Not for kids! I will be staying on board for the next issue for sure!
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not a fan of murder mysteries. But I'm hooked.
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https://youtu.be/IDL47xhxzyg?si=QnyxV3WlmL98deMR Review at (3:35) in link!
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It's delivery is great. I like the art and how it comes across as a wholesome book. I do think that's the selling point because the premise, if not done with animals, has been done before.
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