Silverfish

 

By David Lapham (Vertigo)
ISBN 1-84576-468-4

David Lapham returns to the style and genre that made him a comics ‘name’ (for the superb Stray Bullets and Murder Me Dead) with this all original thriller, tailor made to be a major motion picture.

Typically troubled teenager Mia Fleming doesn’t like her new stepmom, Suzanne. That’s not uncommon. However when she steals Suzanne’s diary, making prank calls and snooping in her closet, she sets in motion a storm of bloody violence and terrifying consequences for herself, her friends and family, and ultimately, the entire town of Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

Lapham’s skill at unravelling the simmering violence in modern American society is put to efficient and engrossing effect in this fascinating blend of psycho-thriller and teen-Slasher tale, drawn with simple yet powerful clarity in moody black and white tones. If you’re a comics missionary this a great book to recommend to crime, thriller, and plain good story loving acquaintances. You might even want a copy for yourself.

© 2007 David Lapham. All Rights Reserved.