Out There #4
In "Blood Is Thicker," the tension in the isolated town reaches a breaking point as Draedalus remains paralyzed in the face of Casey and Jessica's defiance. With Mayor Webb determined to silence anyone who threatens the secret deal with demons, Nick Bridges and the four teens are marked for death. As Mark races to warn Becky and Abel at the church, a terrifying twist unfolds when Zach’s father is taken over by a demon—leading to a chilling confrontation that traps Zach unconscious in a meat freezer. Written by Brian Augustyn and brought to life by Humberto Ramos with inks by Sandra Hope, color by Edgar Delgado, and letters by Robbie Robbins, the cover by Ramos and Hope captures the dread of a town on the edge.
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Draedalus is unable to move against Casey and Jessica. Mayor Webb orders software millionaire Nick Bridges and the four teens killed, lest news of the town's deal with the demons leak out. Mark encounters Becky and Abel at the church, warning them that Zach is in danger. A demon possesses the body of Zach's father, using it to attack Zach and lock him unconscious in a meat freezer.
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