Merging small-town politics and horror of both the supernatural and “the evil that men do” kind, Zdarsky’s writing evokes Stephen King at his uneasy best. This issue is mostly conversation, starting with an evocative flashback and then cutting to now, as the town deals with Daniel’s discovery and his upcoming sentencing. Zdarsky masterfully shows character depth in every scene, making the reader wade into deeper waters. The more familiar we become with the situation that both Daniel and the people of Stillwater are in. After last issue’s horrific execution, it’s hard to believe Zdarsky could so easily make the reader feel… well, feel that they couldn’t just let these two guys go. It’s gripping writing that asks the reader interesting questions. Also, the “Blade” bit is funny, as Daniel can only reference the daywalkers of Wesley Snipes‘ late 90s/early 2000s banger of a film series to guess at what’s going on in this town.