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The Confessional

By Hervé St-Louis
July 25, 2004 - 14:42

The Confessional is a one shot adventure starring the Devil and a parish priest. Fed up with being the butt of jokes and accused for every sin committed by men, the Devil decides that he has had enough and confesses his life to a priest. After much doubt from the priest, the Devil tells him how he got the job and why he wants out. A philosophical debate ensues.

O'Connor crafts a brief but tight story with sharp dialogues. The Devil and man are a popular comic book theme. It's wrong to blame the writer for giving us another perspective, or comparing him with others, but it's hard to escape. The whole genre is almost like super heroes now. Fortunately, instead of taking a path we're familiar with, O'Connor provides a captivating ending.

McCay is an upcoming artist that would've benefited from a strong inker. He's got a gritty style and with excellent page layouts. The story progressed clearly. Although backgrounds were sparse, given the topic, McCay knows how to fill a page and make it dynamic. Scenes in the confessional are particularly captivating, as he plays with shades and tones of grey.

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