12-Foot Skeleton #1
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| Writer | Aaron Campbell, Tim Seeley |
| Artist | Ben Templesmith |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
This might be Lola and Jimmy’s last Halloween. Not because they’re aging out at 12-years-old... there's a 12-foot-tall lawn skeleton on a rampage in their neighborhood!
Lola is a triple threat of social suicide: goth girl, new kid, and outspoken feminist. Meanwhile, Jimmy is a bookish, quiet, bullied kid trying to enjoy his favorite holiday between cancer treatments.
When Lola discovers she might have a much stronger connection with the malevolent force inhabiting the skeleton than she could ever imagine possible, it's up to Jimmy to inspire them to face certain danger and embrace the future rather than run from
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9.3
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Oct 14, 202612-Foot Skeleton #1 is a compelling debut that grounds its supernatural horror in a heartfelt story about family, friendship, and isolation. Campbell, Seeley, and Templesmith deliver a patient, atmospheric opening that makes its final reveal hit hard and leaves plenty of reason to return for issue two. This is a must get at the shops this week! After you read issue one, I guarantee you will be adding this series to your Pull List. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - anthony cooley
Oct 14, 202612-Foot Skeleton #1 is a great example of a creative team taking a simple hook and exposing the emotional, still-beating heart in its chest. It is funny, creepy, visually distinctive, and full of Halloween atmosphere without feeling like a throwaway seasonal novelty. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Oct 13, 202612 Foot Skeleton #1 is a promising horror debut that captures Halloween's eerie atmosphere through Ben Templesmith's striking artwork. Tim Seeley and Aaron Campbell establish an intriguing dynamic between Lola and Jimmy, giving readers a reason to care when things inevitably turn gruesome. The pacing could be tighter, and one particularly nasty parent feels more like a caricature than a fully realized character, but the creative team has laid the groundwork for a spooky series worth following. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
This was a lot of fun! I’ll be back for issue 2.
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