Farmhand #25 goes straight for the jugular, delivering an action-packed issue brimming with the blood-curdling plant madness that has defined the Image Comics series from the start. Watching the evolution of Farmhand has been a joy, and writer/artist Rob Guillory proves once again that it isn’t just a horror-comedy with a clever hook, it’s a deeply layered story about family trauma, responsibility, and growth, both literal and emotional.
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At the heart of it all is the Jenkins family. Their dysfunction, regrets, and strange, stumbling attempts at healing have anchored the series from day one, and here they take center stage in a milestone issue that reminds us why this story has resonated so strongly. Jed, Zeke, Mae, and the kids have made such great progression in character growth from Jed finally willing to sacrifice for his family’s survival to Zeke not running away from his problems and stepping into the leader role has been tremendous to see.
Guillory’s art continues to be a standout as well. His cartoony yet detailed style nails the book’s tricky tonal balance, jumping from laugh-out-loud absurdity to nightmare plant scenarios in the space of a single page. Few artists can pull off a sight gag one moment and then hit you with imagery as grotesque and unsettling as Monica Thorne’s piercing green eyes and the man-eating plant fused to her head. Guillory’s illustrations are a masterclass in duality, capturing humor, horror, and humanity with equal precision. Add in layers of generational trauma, small-town politics, and sci-fi monstrosities, and you’ve got a book that constantly keeps readers on edge while never losing its heart.
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In the end, Farmhand isn’t just a tale of killer crops or corporate greed run amok, it’s a story about roots: the ones we’re born with and the ones we choose to plant ourselves. Guillory took what could have been a quirky agricultural gimmick and cultivated it into something grotesque, heartfelt, and hilarious in equal parts. 25 issues in, the series still carries the same charm and energy that first pulled me in. Do yourself a favor: don’t miss one of the smartest, strangest, and most original comics on the stands today, and get ready for issue #26.
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