Moving from the 1950s into the drug-fueled haze of 1970s Hollywood, this installment follows the ageless Josephine and a struggling actor named Miles. While attempting to help a friend recover a lost film, Miles becomes entangled with a sadistic cult that practices ritual sacrifice to appease ancient, cosmic deities. Josephine continues to evade the Bishop, a high-ranking member of the cult who seeks her blood. The narrative blends the visual tropes of Los Angeles noir with supernatural elements involving tentacled monsters and biological immortality.
This graphic novel is for enthusiasts of Lovecraftian horror and hard-boiled detective fiction who prefer grounded period settings. Readers usually select this volume to see the intersection of occult mythology and classic cinema history. They finish the book with an understanding of how the series connects historical eras through recurring violence. It provides a specific look at the dark side of the hippie movement and the persistence of urban legends within the film industry.
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
