The Horror of Collier County is a quirky indie horror comic that follows a punk rock mom named Fran and her little girl Lucy as they journey to Florida to visit her mother. The first issue opens up with the two stranded on top of their car as they are faced with their first Florida baddie a rather angry and hungry looking crocodile. While this first issue does not come off as a horror series, it does progress into a well-done comedy/horror hybrid in later issues.
There are many moments in the first issue entitled “Them” that made me chuckle and I love the realism of the relationship between Fran and Lucy and Fran and her mother as well. Rich Tommaso does a superb job at creating interesting and believable dialog that moves the story forward at a nice pace that is further supported by strong character development. By taking the time to set up the main characters in this first issue and create a bond between the audience and them, it ensures that in later issues when the main plot begins to unfold that the tension will be authentic as the readers cheer for these characters they have come to love.
I am a big fan of both films and comics that take extra time to develop their characters and give you a good look at who they are and what makes them tick. This always leads to a far more interesting story as you honestly feel as if you know these people and are invested in their future. The Horror of Collier County is an interesting read to the say the least and I for one had a lot of fun with this first issue and look forward to reading the rest of the five issue run.
I love the character Fran and how the first issue paints her as such a loving and strong single Mom that would do absolutely anything to make sure her daughter is safe and happy. The bond between the two are build before your eyes in a beautiful way and further forces you to become attached to the duo who are in it together for the long run no matter how difficult the road becomes.
Looking forward to seeing how this story unfolds and will be sure to keep you updated as I dive further into The Horror of Collier County and feel comfortable recommending you go out and snag this first issue for a taste of what’s to come for Fran and her adorable little girl Lucy during their adventure in Florida.
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