31 Days of Horror 2014 Comic spotlight Crossed

I just recently got told about Crossed. Created by Garth Ennis almost 6 years ago,it is set in a world where something,possibly a virus,got out. Whoever is infected goes mad. And develops a cross shaped rash on their face.

Ennis' 10 issue run follows a small group of survivors. Fairly early on in this run they decide to head to Alaska. Hoping that the harsh climate and conditions will cut down on the number of crossed in the area.

Now it takes a lot to shock me. But this comic did it at least 5 times in 10 issues. People talk about all the shocking moments in The Walking Dead comic. I have read up to issue 100 of WD and nothing in those 100 issues comes close to a scene in issue 3 or 4.

The art by Jacen Burrows reminds me of Steve Dillon. I have now read a few other titles from Avatar and it seems they have a kind of house style. Burrows is a good example of it. The artwork is clean and fairly detailed. And he draws great gore and scenes of mayhem.

The only real drawback I see to this 10 issue run is if you are buying the actual comics and not the trade or hardcover. The comic is $3.99 an issue cover price. And it does read really quick. There is normally 1 or 2 double page splashes each issue.

Crossed by Garth Ennis and Jacen BUrrows gets a A.