The X-Files Annual 1

You would think that with a cover titled 'Hallow Eve', that this story would be set upon Halloween. Alas, that is not the case. Now, on the plus side, I would have bought this issue regardless as I loved The X-Files and I thought that the comics made by Topps (yes, the same folks who make the baseball cards) were quite well made. So, this stays are part of my permanent collection. I'll just be moving it from holidays over to X-Files.

The story is both quasi-biblical and scientific with an anthropologist searching for the remains of 'Eve': the first female. During his dig in Africa, the researcher dies of a heart attack. This kind of case wouldn't even peak the interest of Mulder. But when both more characters involved in the transport of the fallen scientist's remains and equipment begin to die of heart failure as well, even Uber-skeptic Scully will admit something fishy is going on. 

It doesn't help that the FBI agent is having visions of her deceased father during this assignment. Or does it? 

There's definitely a creepy side to this story as with all X-Files tales. But this amazing whodunit goes slightly off the rails with a twist that honestly, I should have seen coming. But as with many adventures starring Fox and Dana, the reality is more confusing than the supernatural answers. 

And that last page. Holy crap! I loved it. So very eerie. I would love it if Topps or even IDW later on did a sequel to this tale. 

Nope. This isn't a Halloween story. It's a ghost story. So, the time is right for me having read this recently. But I'm now concerned that my supposed Winter holiday X-Files comic issue isn't set during Thanksgiving or Christmas. 

Could I expect anything less from 2020?

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.

The X-Files: JFK Disclosure #1

Stan Lee box variant cover

The X-Files delves into uncharted waters- the assassination of President Kennedy!

Mulder intercepts a phone call from a man claiming to know who was responsible for the death of the 35th President- his father!

This opening chapter is good but it's sorely lacking. The way this issue flows, it's like those opening segments of the X-Files. You get a build-up and then a shocking revelation and then BOOM! The opening theme song starts. However, in terms of a comic book, you're left with 'To Be Continued...' and not more story.

I was really excited for this issue and I thought it was quite eerie that it debuted just a day after a massive amount of classified documents were released for very first time in over 50 years! 

I haven't given up on this series written by Transformers writer Denton J. Tipton. But I am thinking based on the story pacing that it may be more economical (and enjoyable) to get this series when it is finally collected sometime next year. Featuring some creepy artwork by celebrated album cover artist Menton3, I've got high hopes for this series. But it's going to take at least the next issue before I suspect that the story and action will really pick up.

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.