CORNMOTHER (ONE-SHOT), by Blue Fox Comics on Kickstarter, curls up by the fireplace for a cautionary folktale about what happens to nosey children who listen to the whispers of spirits.
The Details
- Written by: Alexandra Leda Green
- Art by: Alexandra Leda Green
- Colors by: Alexandra Leda Green
- Letters by: Alexandra Leda Green
- Cover art by: Alexandra Leda Green
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover price: $3.75 (estimated)
- Release date: July 2024 (estimated)
Is CORNMOTHER (ONE-SHOT) Good?
Creepy, atmospheric, and tragic. Cornmother (One-Shot) from Alexandra Leda Green mixes the King’s Children of the Corn with Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark (1973) for a heartbreaking folktale about a farming superstition with an all-too-real supernatural foundation.
Green’s chiller centers on a little girl, Ruth. Ruth sees a doll made of corn husk in her bar, and her father kindly informs her the doll is the spirit of the Cornmother in safekeeping until the doll is buried with the Spring’s first furrowing. When Ruth hears the voice of the Cornmother calling to her, her curiosity leads her to follow.
Ruth decides it’s best for her family and the forthcoming planting to help the Cornmother in any way she can. Unfortunately for curious little girls, the Cornmother is not content to wait out the Winter in a doll in the barn.
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What’s great about CORNMOTHER (ONE-SHOT)?
Green’s idea about the disturbing truth behind a farming ritual is the stuff of campfire story nightmares. Coupling the reality of the Cornmother with a desperate ending to the story is the kind of writing that sticks with you, which is the best compliment we could pay.
What’s not so great about CORNMOTHER (ONE-SHOT)?
Consider this point a backhanded compliment. This issue felt too short. At 30+ pages, it meets all the criteria of a standard comic, but the story ends almost too quickly, particularly when the shocking realization in the last pages could have used more pages and panels to fully drag the reader into the horror.
How’s the art?
Green’s art is soulful and uncomfortable in all the right ways for a horror folktale. The charm of a simple farm feels both connected and violated by the Cornmother’s presence, like a malignant tumor that lies in wait to strike. This is a unique and effective bit of art from Green.
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Final Thoughts
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CORNMOTHER (ONE-SHOT) is a beautiful, tragic, and thoroughly creepy folktale that will get you too keep your light on a little longer when the Sun goes down. Ruth’s childlike innocence makes her the perfect target for an ancient spirit, and Green’s folksy art makes for the perfect wrapping over a surprising gift of a story.
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