Comic book legend Stan Lee’s newest creation, The Unknowns, makes it’s world debut on Free Comic Book Day! Two average teens help alien protectors disguise themselves as a touring rock group in order to take out undercover cells of invaders! Also included is the next chapter in the Howard Lovecraft series (just in time for the animated feature film, Howard Lovecraft & The Frozen Kingdom), as everyone’s favorite Cthulhu teams up with young H.P. Lovecraft in Howard Lovecraft & The Squid Kids! 32 pages of all-ages animated fun!

I need to admit here that the only reason why I read this comic book is because it has H.P Lovecraft as its main character. Which easily makes me read anything if the book or comic book has one of my favorite horror authors in them as the main character.

This comic book aims to introduce H.P Lovecraft and the monsters he created in his stories for a wider family-friendly audience which the parents would allow their young  kids to read. Which was a very unique approach to H.P Lovecraft and his satires. 

The Lovecraftian horror is very weak in this comic book because this comic book is supposed to be a kid friendly adventurous twist. But for me personally this comic book doesn’t quite hit the mark of being a good comic book.

The story in this comic book feels overly simplistic to me, and it lacks the depth or tension that could make the Lovecraftian themes truly compelling.

The narrative of this comic book is predictable and at times, feels rushed, which diminishes the potential for building suspense or emotional investment.

The artwork in this comic book is certainly unique and approachable. The artwork in this comic book clearly aims at younger readers, but it sometimes clashes with the darker tone the story attempts to convey. 

The artwork style in this comic book doesn’t fully capture the eerie atmosphere that Lovecraftian tales typically demand.

I Give This Book 2 / 5