BLU LULLABY #1, from Markosia Enterprises on March 22nd, 2022, introduces readers to a unique social services agency that protects harmed children with a little bit of magic and a very large monster.
The Details
- Written By: Chad Perkins
- Art By: Andrea Montano
- Colors By: Andrea Montano
- Letters By: Andrea Montano
- Cover Art By: Andrea Montano
- Cover Price: $2.99
- Release Date: March 22, 2022
Was It Good?
BLU LULLABY #1 is the latest indie offering we’re fortunate to receive from Markosia. This fable imagines what it would be like if abused children received help from an agency designed to use all the supernatural and magical forces at their disposal to stop abusers permanently. Think Mary Poppins with teeth.
On its own, the concept of Mary Poppins with teeth is a horror lover’s dream, and the highlight of the issue is its central premise. The monster is as massive as it is terrifying. There are true moments of dread when a little girl is caught between a terrifying monster and an abusive father. And the storytelling potential is astronomical.
In terms of storytelling execution, this issue is a lean, quick read with efficient dialog. There isn’t a single panel wasted with extraneous fluff, and the story flows without a single speedbump or lack of clarity.
The art is generally good. Character designs are whimsical, the action hits the right dramatic notes for horror, and character acting is well-done. That said, there is a distinctly digital feel to the art with coloring that sometimes comes across as flat. There isn’t much feathering in the art, so the contours and shading tend to look like layered geometric shapes rather than giving the shapes depth. It’s a subtle difference but one you instinctively notice when the first-page, external night panels look like a scene out of Family Guy or American Dad.
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What’s It About?
[SPOILERS AHEAD – Click here if you just want the score without spoilers]
We begin with a bedtime scene involving a little girl named Winter. she seems scared to be left alone with the lights out, and we see that a monstrous growling under her bed may be the cause. However, we learn the monster under Winter’s bed is more a friend than a fiend.
Ten years later, another little girl, Lillie, trembles at bedtime when her abusive father enters her room for “play time.” Before Lillie’s father can do any harm a growling fills the room. Blu, a giant, fanged rabbit, snatches up the father to protect Lillie. The father pleads for mercy while Blu questions Lillie about her father’s attention. Racked with conflict, Lillie eventually explains what really happens during “play time.”
We conclude the issue with a permanent end to “play time,” a gathering at Safety Blanket HQ, and a call to scale up.
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Final Thoughts
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BLU LULLABY #1 is a solidly creative concept that mixes a whimsical fable for children with vicious horror. The pace, dialog, and overall story execution are lean, and the character designs are imaginative. The only down point is a flatness in the coloring, but otherwise, this is a fascinating idea, and we’re keen to see what happens next.
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