Brynmore has all the atmospheric vibes I love in my horror fiction. It has a small town filled with ghosts of its past, a rag-tag group of people fighting a force they don’t understand, and secrets that tie everything back to the main character. If you’re a fan of Stephen King, Brynmore is for you.

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Synopsis:

From the creators of The October Faction, Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) & Damien Worm, comes a new horror tale!

Recently divorced and sober, Mark Turner has returned to his hometown looking for a second chance. He’ll rebuild the old church into a new home…if the locals let him. But Turner Island has a secret, one tracing back to when it was named after Mark’s ancestors. Who, or what, is Brynmore? 

Review:

Brynmore tells the story of Mark Turner, a divorcee who has returned to his hometown, Turner Island, for a fresh start. His fresh start should mean renovating an old church into a home and trying to stay sober. It wasn’t supposed to include unearthing a supernatural being in his basement. And Mark definitely wasn’t prepared for zombie-like creatures to emerge throughout town.

Brynmore is one heck of a story. Like a long-lost Stephen King story, Brynmore oozes with small-town horror, supernatural beings, and curses passed down through the ages. It’s a story to read on a rainy night when you could almost imagine it to be true.

Art:

The art in Brynmore is dark and moody, which matches the story well. I enjoyed the depictions of the characters (and the dog), though they’re a bit different than I’m used to. The characters are drawn a bit cartoon-like, but this contrasts well with the dark coloring and the overall bleak tone of the story. The look is not overdone, and it doesn’t overtake the story. I enjoyed the art and will look for more comics illustrated by Damien Worm in the future.

Final Thoughts:

Brynmore is a fun and slightly terrifying romp, but there are deeper themes to be found in it as well. I enjoyed the main characters, and the dog companion is quite adorable. If you’re looking for the perfect horror palate cleanser, look no further than Brynmore.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Thanks to IDW for providing an advanced review copy. All the above thoughts are my own.