1950’s U.S.S.R. is not looking good… especially in the Siberian Gulag of Kolyma where Roman Morozov finds himself. Read Full Review, It's a tough trek to get through, albeit not as tough as the one these prisoners are facing. It simply refuses to look away, depicting the ugly truth of life on the Kolyma Highway. The teeth and fingernails are what get me. These items can be found at your local comic shop on August 19th! He tells the guards that he wasn't stealing the bread for himself but for a Domovik. "Road of Bones #1" Comic Review. Our lead character Roman Morozov is the cook in a hellish Siberian prison. Strong line-work and visceral expressions remind us what happens to men who are confined too long without hope. Vault Reveals Martin Simmonds Cover For The Autumnal #1 Second Printing. But even if they make it out, Roman and his fellow escapees still have hundreds of miles of frozen tundra between them and freedom. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! With the help of a mysterious being straight out of his childhood fairy tale stories, Roman just might make it-or is the being simply a manifestation of his brutal circumstances driving him insane? But Roman dreams only of freedom and the Domovic, a strange creature from Slavic Folklore. The situation in the prison is bleak and I'm not sure how anyone could survive in this location for a few months, let alone 10 years. | View Comic Online During the 1930s to 1950s, the Kolyma Highway was built in the height of, The bodies of fallen prisoners were buried beneath the road, giving the Kolyma Highway the nickname, “The Road of Bones.”. The detail on some of these panels is pretty unsettling. This fills us with questions as to what exactly we're dealing with. Read Full Review, Enough context is given to understand what concept this story is built upon and within that story is a character with an intriguing tale to tell. Do you remember the scenic yet chilly landscape of Kolyma in the U.S.S.R. | | Read Road of Bones 001 (2019) ……….……….………. Having a unique setting and time also separates it from a crowded comic book field and the art provides an ideal sense of place and atmosphere. The issue concludes with a scene that sets up the next chapter in a way that will be sure to have you thinking about it long after you’ve put this comic down. The comic and a quick google search indicated that a Domovik is the fairytale of a small creature that protects a household and the people within it. Rich Douek and Alex Cormack are confident in the handling of their material, but it isn't for the weak of stomach or those of a nervous disposition. Despite this, Roman finds enough time and courage to make his tributes, taking a piece of food and smuggling it under a fence on a regular basis. Enter your email address to subscribe to our community and receive notifications of new posts by email.