A Haunted Girl by Ethan and Naomi Sacks, published by Image Comics, is an emotionally charged supernatural thriller. This miniseries unveils the harrowing journey of Cleo, a young girl grappling with ghosts and much more.
WRITTEN BY: ETHAN & NAOMI SACKS
ART BY: MARCO LORENZANA
COLORS BY: ANDRES MOSSA
LETTERS BY: JAIME MARTINEZ
OVERVIEW
The story centers around Cleo, a young Japanese-American girl, wrestling with depression. We first, meet Cleo in the hospital after a suicide attempt. As she embarks on her path to recovery, things take a surreal turn. Cleo is already struggling with personal challenges, striving to reintegrate into society and find comfort within herself. Yet, her journey takes a dark twist as she becomes haunted by ghosts — the kind that can seep into your dreams.
REVIEW
A Haunted Girl unfolds with perfect pacing. However, the plot might initially appear like nothing special, but it defies expectations. The characters are finely crafted and the story maintains a grip on your attention from the opening panel to the closing one. What sets it apart is its accessibility and brisk pacing, never burdening the reader with unnecessary complexities. The narrative flows seamlessly, leaving questions to be answered in the coming issues.
In spite of its horror elements, the story remains firmly rooted in genuine, relatable struggles — from depression and anxiety to the need for acceptance in society. These themes are skillfully woven into the fabric of the first issue. Cleo’s father a single parent grappling with uncertainty, burdened by a sense of responsibility for not meeting his daughter’s needs, strikes a familiar chord.
FINAL THOUGHT
The father-daughter creative duo has truly excelled with this issue. They deliver a unique tale of mental health combined with the supernatural. It captivates you from the very first page, leaving you eagerly anticipating the release of the second issue. All in all, it provides a compelling introduction to the characters and the intriguing world that lies ahead.