As a seasoned connoisseur of comics and a veteran of countless sleepless nights spent poring over the pages of horror anthologies, I must say that *Freddie The Fix* left me feeling like I’d stumbled onto a late-night talk show hosted by Count Chocula.
In Hollywood, when the rich and influential find themselves in scandalous situations, they hire a fixer to clean up the mess and make it disappear. But what happens when it’s the supernatural creatures of the night who need help? That’s the premise of Freddie The Fix, written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Mike Perkins. The concept is intriguing, as it imagines werewolves, vampires, zombies, and other monsters getting into trouble in a sinful Hollywood. However, this one-shot comic fails to deliver on its horror potential and instead tells a meandering story rather than a complex one.
In this series, Freddie The Fixer begins by having him describe his profession as he travels to resolve an issue. This time, it’s a grisly situation involving Lou the Werewolf, who has overstepped boundaries with a male sex worker. For Freddie, it’s just another typical workday, where he guides his client on handling the predicament while providing some wise guidance on general behavioral issues, even though he acknowledges privately that his advice won’t last and he’ll be dealing with Lou again soon. Later, Freddie is summoned to a movie executive’s office, where he learns of a much larger problem that requires immediate attention: the Boogeyman has passed away, and it needs to be handled promptly.
In this tale, Freddie is tasked with concealing the demise of the infamous Boogeyman in a manner that minimizes attention, despite the general consensus that his death would be a triumph over evil. As Freddie delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a broader conspiracy, leading him to question the authenticity of the Boogeyman’s passing. This job, as usual for Freddie, takes him through various supernatural and horror realms, but also presents an intriguing twist: his own safety is jeopardized as he carries out his duties. As it turns out, Freddie isn’t just helping to cover up the misdeeds of these creatures; he’s sometimes aiding in their escape from justice, which casts him in a morally ambiguous light. All in all, the narrative offers an engaging premise, with Freddie encountering a diverse array of supernatural beings and grappling with the complexities of his own role.
Although the narrative abounds with terrifying entities and elements typically found in horror literature, Freddie The Fix fails to fully materialize as a true horror story. Instead, it reads more like an extended depiction of Freddie’s everyday life, offering only fleeting glimpses into the ominous events he experiences. Rather than effectively chilling its audience, the narrative leans excessively on shock value and explicit sexual content to create an edgy image. Frequently, the creatures encountered in the story possess some form of fetishistic tendencies, and Freddie’s interactions with these entities and characters often involve sexual innuendos or direct references to sex, generally for comedic effect—including a joke about a dildo that seems overused and superfluous.
Regarding the actual intrigue and puzzle surrounding the Boogeyman’s demise – it appears almost unrelated. The narrative strives to connect the diverse creatures that Freddie meets in relation to this significant death, but these connections seem tenuous at best. When the story finally reveals the truth about the Boogeyman’s fate, it’s predictable and doesn’t align with the supposed connections it tried to establish earlier. Moreover, as a standalone issue, the conclusion feels overly simple and tidy, and when things loop back to the initial chaos, it seems like just another ordinary day for Freddie.
Although the narrative in Freddie The Fix may need some improvement, the artwork, on the other hand, is quite impressive. It carries a 70s aesthetic and the horror creatures are exceptionally well-designed. Even the dinosaurs (yes, they’re present) are noteworthy. The coloring in the issue effectively establishes tone and mood, which is commendable given the dense writing. Interestingly, the artwork seems to convey more of the story than the text on the page does. However, some inconsistencies in facial renderings across pages can be noticed, but with a limited cast of characters, it’s still relatively easy to keep track of them all.
Fundamentally, “Freddie The Fix” presents a captivating concept, yet it predominantly squanders it by striving for edginess, trading shock value for a coherent narrative, and filling the narrative with excess writing that often fails to deliver its intended impact. Despite being introduced as the inaugural production of Ninth Circle’s creator-driven horror showcase, it unfortunately comes across as a rather unimpressive introduction. Instead of evoking horror and frightening moments, the story feels more like extensive world creation. Regrettably, the reader is left with the impression that this narrative could have been so much more engaging, but we are merely given a glimpse of its potential.
Published by: Image Comics
On: December 18, 2024
Written by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Mike Perkins
Colors by: Mike Spicery and Andy Troy
Letters by: Rob Steen
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2024-12-18 17:40