Charles Forsman is a fantastic comic-maker. I've discussed his works before and even interviewed him as well. Lately, I've been digging his series, "Ex Utero." It has been published in physical form by The Mansion Press (a publisher of cool comics located in France, but they publish stuff in English), and you can follow along with the latest entries too if you subscribe to Forsman's Patreon. Set in the 1990s, it follows a teenager named Josh whose whole family has been a fractured mess since his mother died in a car accident (with hints she might have purposely killed herself). Josh finds a mysterious book of magic one day, including a spell to bring the dead back, and wonders if it could actually work. These early chapters are quiet slice-of-life/coming-of-age pieces that set the stage for when everything gets very supernatural and horrific. If you don't mind a spoiler for the early chapters, the spell works! Josh's Mom returns, seemingly better than ever (the family tells everyone she's a visiting Aunt to assuage any possible suspicions). From this point, things only get eerier and a bit bloody at times.
Forsman has always excelled at telling stories that mix quiet everyday moments with surreal or supernatural elements. I've been loving every entry of, "Ex Utero," on his Patreon and the physical printings of the story are a treat to have in-hand as well. If you're looking for a disturbing tale with great art, you should check out the physical copies or join Forsman's Patreon!
5 out of 5 Stars (for what has been released so far).
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