We Have Demons

We Have Demons, the grandest and most ambitious of the Scottober trilogy, faced a delay in its final issue, but the wait was absolutely worth it. As we reached the penultimate chapter, we delved into the origin of Gus, the enigmatic warrior with a part-demon heritage. The narrative reached a stunning climax as Lam confronted her demon-possessed father, resulting in a breathtaking clash of epic proportions. Capullo’s mastery in illustrating monsters shines brightly, with his demons embodying true horror through their grotesque and contorted forms. Yet, what truly elevates this book is its deeply human core, where a daughter grapples with her father’s legacy and strives to find her own place within it. All of this unfolds against the backdrop of an interdimensional war that has raged for countless centuries, with humanity positioned right at its epicenter.

Once the first act concludes, Lam and her team face an impossible choice that sets in motion a series of revelations and events. Without divulging too much, I must say that a surprising betrayal caught me off guard, Gus undergoes a harrowing crucible tied to his past, and a battle of unprecedented scale unfolds, surpassing anything we’ve witnessed in the series thus far. While this is labeled as book one, the timing for book two remains uncertain. However, the ending of this volume leaves us craving for more, while still providing a satisfying standalone story that leaves our main characters in a new and promising place. Snyder and Capullo have accomplished something remarkable by delivering three distinct properties that share common themes, yet each possesses a unique identity. Among them, We Have Demons stands out as a tale begging to be adapted into another medium, although its execution as a comic is close to perfection.