Wilkie heads out, unwillingly bringing along a newspaper boy (Timothy) with lots of spunk, curiosity and little fear. The two work to boost Rayburn's self confidence, as he seems to be suffering from depression and isolation. They even suggest visiting other monster friends of Rayburn's to see if he can regain his oomph. It is upon leaving Stoker-on-avon that the real trouble starts. Rayburn, while being the terror of the town, is also the protector from an evil entity known as The Murk. When he leaves, he leaves his village vulnerable. So, while he is enjoying fresh air, new scenary, and a road trip with friends, The Murk is advancing on his home. While Wilkie and the newspaper boy become friends with Rayburn and work to expunge his blues, they also must band together to become a rag-tag group of heroes for their poor little town. This was a wonderfully written and illustrated graphic novel, filled with a story of strength, love, friendship and redemption. It is about people and monsters coming together to defeat the darkness both within themselves and without. I did not give the story a five, because I felt it could have used more back story, characterization, and overall just a little bit more. I did enjoy the vivid colours, with the darkest colours only really appearing with The Murk or when Rayburn, or another character, are feeling their lowest. This was a great read for both adults and children and I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good monster vs. humans book.
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