Station to Station One Shot

Dark Horse

Release Date:  8/28/13

Words:  Corinna Bechko

Pictures:  Gabriel Hardman

The Sitch:

A warehouse on Treasure Island hides an experiment that goes so wrong it totals the island and threatens San Francisco with various horrors from various dimensions and universes.  This is a one shot deal that originally ran in three parts in Dark Horse Presents #19-21.

The Confession:

Station to Station refers to the previously mentioned experiment that goes awry.  Scientists are trying to construct “stations” that can be easily traveled to and from in places in time and space.  One of the scientists finds himself on his own to fix what he broke before the accidental portal lets in more nasties to ruin mankind.  This book is like the sci-fi monster movies I grew up with.  There is a lot of information packed into these pages without being heavy or wordy.  In fact, the pace is smooth and quick.  The creepy alien on the cover that looks like what I imagine a gigantic louse would look like is totally scary, therefore interesting.  There are so many interesting bits throughout the story that a world of possibilities are opened with that portal for future stories, should the creators wish to continue.

The artwork works so well with the kind of retro feel of the written story.  Along with the retro feel and the muted colors is the focus on perspectives and a lot of detail.  There is so much to look at in this book.  It’s not one to be rushed through, especially since it’s a single story.  The reader doesn’t need to know anything before jumping in and just enjoying the book.

If you are a fan of old horror sci-fi monster movies/stories or just good old weird tales that offer a cool escape, this is one to give a moment of your time.