Welcome to Colonia, where the economy is failing and crime is rampant in IDW’s Kill More #1 by Scott Bryan Wilson and artist Max Alan Fuchs. The story centers around a group of serial killers who come from different parts of the world to turn Colonia into a hub of murder, chaos, and violence. Two detectives, Aaron Aira and Mwanawa Parker, work tirelessly to solve as many of these heinous crimes as possible, despite the challenges of limited resources in their police department. You won’t believe the crazy criminals you’ll meet in Kill More #1.
If you dig crime shows and movies like Law and Order or The Purge, Kill More #1 is where it’s at. I really enjoyed the first issue of the book. One of the things I appreciated about it was how the writer, Scott Bryan Wilson, introduced us to a diverse range of killers, each with their own unique ways of murdering people. The two standout characters were Ethel, an elderly lady who intentionally runs people over with her car, and Neighbor Dagwood aka The Giraffe, a serial killer who shares some similarities with Hannibal Lecter. Overall, I thought Wilson did an awesome job of establishing the characters and setting the stage for the story.
The artwork by Max Alan Fuchs is the cherry on top that really ties this comic together. There’s an intriguing, mysterious quality to the way he draws that perfectly complements the story. Fuchs has a knack for bringing each character to life in a realistic way, and the level of violence is never excessive. My favorite panels were the ones where Neighbor Dagwood was being interrogated. The setup reminded me of Silence of the Lambs. Valentina Briski is an amazing colorist who deserves special mention. Her work adds an extra dimension to every death-defying moment of mayhem, such as the opening scene where we see a body lying on the street after being hit by a car. Briski’s color choices bring the gore to life, making it look incredibly realistic.
I had a lot of fun reading Kill More #1. The stakes in the story feel very real and I’m excited to see what comes next. I hope that the police will receive more help in the future issues, otherwise the detectives will have their hands full. I have high hopes for this comic and can’t wait to read more. I highly recommend checking out Kill More #1, and make sure you check out the credits page where you can see Scott Bryan Wilson and everyone involved with little mug shots making fun of themselves.
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