The Fast And The Furriest: Reviewing ‘Plush’ #6
by Olly MacNamee
Summary
‘Plush’ #6 delivers a killer conclusion to this engaging dark comedy from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard. Corrupt cops think they’ve got the upper hand against a family who we have come to side with against the law. So, can Devin get out alive and get the girl?
Overall
10/10Considering the main cast of characters get dressed up in fuzzy, fluffy, furry suits, it is a testament of artist Daniel Hillyard’s skills that throughout this final issue, he instills them with such a sense of terror, as we witness the showdown between the furries and the local constabulary. The costumed cannibals versus the corrupt cops. And, with the carefully considered use of shadows and silhouettes, soaking up and obscuring the furries, a real sense of growing tension builds, with blood and gore flying all over the place. As ever, in this blackest of comedy horrors, writer Doug Wagner leaves the best gory details till last. All delivered up with great gusto by Hillyard.
Wagner and Hillyard, and not for the first time, persuade the reader to invest in Devin and the twisted family he is quickly becoming a part of in a series that is also a romantic tale too. Twisted as that may be, from the very first issue I think we were all rooting for Devin; a victim who finally finds his mettle.
From the very few first pages, utilising extreme close-ups void of any narration or dialogue, we get a chill thrill from the sight of Devin and company suit up and prepare for the defence of their home. And from there on in we get a well-scripted takedown that feels very cinematic in quality and pacing.
And while much of the issue is effectively enveloped with shadows, the more pop-art colourings of Rico Renzo give this something of a contemporary, cartoon-like quality that contrasts well with the more adult-themed gore.
A fun and fulfilling finale that wraps up this particular horror-comedy is grand, gory style.
Plush #6 is out now from Image Comics
