The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of LOBSTER
JOHNSON: THE PRAYER OF NEFERU from Dark Horse Comics. The story is written by Mike
Mignola and John Arxudi, with art by Wilfredo Torres and colors by Dave Stewart.
Lobster Johnson is investigating the murder of a man that
happened during the theft of a mummy from the Metropolitan Museum. It leads him
to a private party being held at The Sphinx nightclub. He encounters club owner
Wilma Kazan, who wishes to obtain the power of Princess Neferu – Queen of the
Underworld.
This was my introduction to Lobster Johnson and it won’t
be the last time I read his adventures. This is in the same vein as early
Batman, Shadow, and other pulp heroes of yesteryear. Wilfredo Torres handles
the natural and supernatural with ease in his artwork. One thing I’ve noticed in doing reviews is
the part color is playing an important part in comics. Dave Stewart does a
great job setting the mood of the story.
If you want a noir book with a little action and the
supernatural mixed in, check this book
out.
LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE PRAYER OF NEFERU is in stores now
and available at www.darkhorse.com.
~ Thomas
