The Wake # 1 2013 THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN THERE… Chapter 4: The Story Teller pg 25 by Sean Gordon Murphy

The Wake # 1 May 29th 2013
"THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN THERE… Chapter 4: The Story Teller" pg 25
Pencils & Inks: Sean Gordon Murphy (Signed lower right)
Writer: Scott Snyder (Signed lower center)

When Marine Biologist Lee Archer is approached by the Department of Homeland Security for help with a new threat, she declines but quickly realizes they won’t take “no” for an answer. Soon she is plunging to the depths of the Arctic Circle to a secret, underwater oil rig filled with roughnecks and scientists on the brink of an incredible discovery. But when things go horribly wrong, this scientific safe haven will turn into a house of horrors at the bottom of the ocean!

Part One is a monster filled thrill ride following a motley crew of marine experts centered around heroine Dr. Lee Archer. The team was assembled in a secret underwater drilling station where the U.S. government have captured an unknown sea creature in order to learn more about it, which is all well and good as long as the mer-creature stays contained. When it breaks free, the story turns into a gripping page turner that is impossible to put down as everything goes from bad to worse to catastrophic for our small band of researchers. This is horror at its best that (spoilers) isn't afraid to kill off its entire cast of characters.

Part Two takes place in the aftermath of Part One, but 200 years later. Bested summed up as Waterworld done correctly, Part Two follows a young woman named Leeward as she navigates a treacherous and soaked post-apocalyptic world, trying to sell mer-heads on the black market and stay one step ahead of The Arm. If Part One is a horror masterpiece, then Part Two is a fun science fiction romp with sonic dolphins and pirates with drone parrots.