Sleepy Hollow #2 and #3

Craig Marsters only wanted to do the right thing, too bad Brian Aston doesn’t see it that way.  When a college prank goes too far Brian and his other teammates vow to keep silent about the whole ordeal.  Guilt and fear begin to consume them as tales of revenge percolate about campus.  Soon, Brian, Ty and their friends will discover that the Headless Horseman is more than just a legend.

So, Craig Marsters has met his fate and at the hands of someone he trusted no less, all because he stood up for what he believed was right.  He had a good head on his shoulders.  Now, Brian, Ty and their teammates have awakened the spirit of vengeance (no, I don’t mean Ghost Rider) and they’re going to learn the hard way about the true meaning of revenge.  The Headless Horseman has always been about claiming justice for those that wronged him.  The very story that the legend is derived from is one about betrayal, which leads one to believe that Craig isn’t going to take this one lying down and he’ll be none too happy for it either.

Issue two of Sleepy Hollow gives a lot of good back story on the Headless Horseman and creates a historical significance for his thirst for vengeance.  I like that there’s a possibility that this was all based on actual events, that what was lectured about in the book was the true origin of the Headless Horseman.  It makes the story that much more tangible and something you can really wrap your head around.  I also liked seeing the instigator, starting to lose his nerve.  He’s finally starting to see the error of his ways.

                

The third issue is pretty much the Headless Horseman going all out.  The group that was involved is living in fear right now although most are in denial about this entity that’s come for payback.  It sets up a couple of scenarios that would play straight out of a horror movie.  However, this time around you’re almost rooting for the Headless Horseman, knowing what happened to make him appear.  It puts a bit of a spin on the overall story if you think of it that way.

Like a lot of the books I’ve been reviewing lately, I’m at a loss to find something I didn’t like about these issues.  The story is pretty tight and the artwork gives them a real gritty, horror feel.  They’re a definite breath of fresh air compared to a few other series I’ve been reading.  I think Zenescope’s on to something here.

With only one issue left in this series, you just know that it’s going to be a very bloody conclusion.  I mean, how else would you expect a story about the Headless Horseman to end?  I definitely recommend grabbing these two books to see Zenescope’s take on this legend.  It’s not exactly a head scratcher.  To find out more info on where to get these issues, visit the Zenescope website or the Zenescope Facebook page.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.