Skeeters spins a thrilling yarn set in a bucolic coastal village suddenly thrust into chaos by the arrival of colossal insects from beyond our world. This series packs a punch, with a narrative anchored by a beleaguered sheriff and an eccentric duo of bug annihilators. Penned by Kevin Cuffe and Bob Frantz, and illustrated by Kelly Williams with Chas! Pangburn‘s lettering, Skeeters masterfully weaves humor into its macabre tapestry.

Upon flipping through its pages, one is immediately struck by the visceral visuals. Williams’ rendition of these bloodthirsty beings captures their eeriness in detail. The environment and personas invite us deeper into this grim world.

The narrative’s tempo hastens with an urgency befitting the horror genre, cleverly maintaining a grip on the audience’s nerves. Although I found myself wishing for a richer exploration of the central characters’ inner lives, the succinct backstories do not detract from the overall enjoyment. These individuals serve as relatable archetypes, maneuvering through turmoil with both comedic grace and human fallibility.

It’s the delicate dance between laughter and shudders that Skeeters performs remarkably well. The comic delivers gutturally funny instances that punctuate the nightmarish scenario, crafting a truly memorable experience.

Drawing parallels to the everyday plight with mosquitos in places like sleepy beach town, the story resonates on a primal level — it’s the universal chill of a winged terror, magnified to fantastical proportions, yet familiarly invasive. It’s this connection that amplifies the horror, making the fictional ordeal unnervingly plausible.

For enthusiasts of the horror genre and for those who enjoy an inventive monster story, Skeeters promises an engrossing escapade. With striking artwork, brisk storytelling, and sharp wit, this series stands as an invitation to a peculiarly enjoyable fright.

The collected edition of Skeeters hits local comic shops on April 24, 2024 and bookstores everywhere on April 30 from Mad Cave Studios.