Heavy Metal Magazine #296
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"In Charon's Orbit" delivers a haunting, dreamlike journey through the mind of Tommy Catkins, a man teetering between life and death, as he reaches out to Louis Wain—a figure revered by a cult as divine, though in reality, Wain is a patient in a mental hospital. Grant Morrison crafts a surreal, emotionally charged narrative, with Gerhard’s intricate art, inking, coloring, and lettering all unified in a single, unmistakable vision. The cover by Tristan Eaton captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone, making this a standout entry in Heavy Metal’s storied history.
In "Chapter Five: The Opening of an Eye," Tommy Catkins, a detective entangled in a surreal mystery, makes a desperate spiritual leap during a near-death experience—reaching out to Louis Wain, a figure revered by a cult as a divine being. Unbeknownst to them, Wain is not a god but a patient in a mental hospital, and the connection Tommy feels may be more dangerous than divine.
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Reprinted in Murky World #[nn] (2023)
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