Jungle has just published the American comic Mystery Society.
There was Mulder and Scully. We can now count on Nick Hammond and Anastacia Collins! It is indeed with this couple that opens the story of Mystery Society, the brand new American comic book that has just been published by the publisher Jungle. First published by IDW in the United States, it is an opportunity for us, little Frenchy, to discover something other than superheroes. After a first attempt with They're not like us, the publisher continues its momentum for our greatest pleasure.
When Jules Verne becomes a cyborg…
Halfway between superpowers and the fantastic X-Files way, Mystery Society can be confusing at first. When we open the comic, we start the story at the end, which can destabilize more than one! But nothing serious in this since we quickly dive into a flashback that will explain everything. This is the beginning of incredible adventures led by this couple passionate about legends and bizarre phenomena. It is also and above all an opportunity to meet, for example, Verne, a cyborg with a steampunk style who has the brain of the famous French author! We can't help but think of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, with its gallery of endearing and somewhat barred characters. Because yes, it must be recognized, Mystery Society has all the qualities to make you have a good time. There is a lot of humor, funny situations and adventure. And despite the fast side of the events, we take pleasure in following this fine team.
We owe the script to Steve Niles (30 Days of Nights). A pleasant and light plot, which contrasts with the works of the major publishing houses (DC Comis, Marvel …). Indeed, here, no superheroes in tights but a couple of paranormal adventurers who intend to reveal the hidden truths. And that's the success of comics. Mystery Society is a simple work, fiercely in tune with the times and that would almost make us regret having started reading it. Why? Simply because the American publisher IDW announced that there would be no sequel. The taste is bitter but never mind, the reading is effective! The whole thing is put into images by Fiona Staples, a young Canadian cartoonist known for her work on the Saga series. A light line, light colors and rather clean boxes that accompany in the best way the story of Nick and Anastacia.
For Jungle, a French publisher brand new to the world of comics (you can find all its publications on its website), the bet is daring and the challenge is met. It's good to finally find independent comics, off the beaten track. The edition is rather beautiful, the cover catches the eye and makes you want to open the book.
In conclusion, Mystery Society will unfortunately remain unanswered, but we have a great time with this fine team who only wants one thing: to bring out the truth. A team that gets to know and discover each other. The reader is involved, and each page is visually more beautiful than the previous one. The world is full of mysteries and Mystery Society reveals some of them…
