The Ghoul arrives in Los Angeles and quickly learns that there's more to Hollywood than glitz and glamour—there are also demons invading Griffith Park and a cop named Klimpt, who is convinced an aging starlet is a blood-sucking freak of her own creation. It's the Ghoul versus Demons in this knockdown, drag-out melee of monstrous behemoths!
Date Available: 01/13/2010
BONUS REVIEW by SHANNA BERRY
It’s not too late to pick up the first issue of this mysteriously bad-ass series. The Ghoul is not just what he appears. Yes, he is a monstrous sight, a huge fright. But behind the grotesque features dwells a regular dude; blunt, direct, relaxed, and casually hilarious with impeccable comedic timing. Working for the government as an investigator, he is an expert in his field – the supernatural.
Nothing incredibly special takes place in this second issue: visit a dude about some guns, briefly meet another “special” investigator, and shoot some demons. However, step by step you find yourself laughing out loud at the unexpected frank sense of humor inhibited by the Ghoul. There is a softness behind his stony eyes, a beautiful balance between ogre and chum superbly captured by Bernie Wrightson’s edgy art. Possibly my favorite part of the series, the backup brings even more insight into the character, detailing his work with the fed and coming to terms with being a walking nightmare. Do not skip the brilliant back-up narrative entitled My Ghoul from the legendary Steve Niles.
