Prepare to dive into the abyss of horror in Bone Orchard Tenement #3 from writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino. With each page, the horror deepens, saying goodbye to sunny skies and ushering us into a nightmarish landscape filled with strange and terrifying beings.
Written by: Jeff Lemire
Art by: Andrea Sorrentino
Colors by: Dave Stewart
Letters by: Steve Wands
OVERVIEW
The neighbors open the door, in hopes of escaping their cursed apartment building. As they take the descent into the abyss, they discover the horrors awaiting them. One is lost and one is found as they journey further down into the apartment building, what fresh horrors will await them.
Review
Bone Orchard Tenement #3 stands as an exceptional testament to creating tension and horror without ever going over the top. The issue starts with a flashback to what I presume is Justin’s troubled childhood, from there we head straight back into the tenants present. Where they find themselves contemplating going through the door and the conversation that follows is spot on. That is the type of conversation that will almost play out in every plane of existence. Truly brilliant you can feel the tension and stress that these characters are going through.
As they decide to venture through the door and descend into the unknown depths, the narrative shifts from eerie to absolutely bone-chilling. Isaac’s mother mistakenly takes one of the beings to be her missing boy, triggering an escalating terror. A skirmish unfolds, resulting in some characters being dragged off while the rest manages to escape the creepy masked beings. They discover Isaac nearby and he has a strange revelation for them.
The atmosphere that is building in this comic is truly exceptional. I caught myself fixating on a well-placed fly, holding my attention a little longer than I intended. A simple detail that creeped me out more than expected. The result is an immersive and unsettling world where the tension practically pulses from the page, showcasing an artist and writer in perfect sync.
Final Thought
With each installment, Tenement becomes progressively more haunting and suspenseful. If you are in search of a skillfully-paced horror, look no further. Lemire does what he does best weaving suspense into what feels like an everyday setting, while Sorrentino’s art masterfully compliments the story, leaving enough room for your imagination to create new fresh horrors. Tenement #3 is chilling and suspenseful and exactly what every horror fan needs