Review: Steeple

Author: John Allison
Artist: Sarah Stern, Jim Campbell
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Released: June 9, 2020
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Summary:

Billie Baker has recently been transferred to a tiny Cornish town, and boy, is she unprepared for the mess she’s stepping into! She thought she was here to help a congregation stay connected – she had no idea that there would be a local (and active) Church of Satan, a witches’ coven, or a sea full of monsters!

On the bright side, Billie is the type of person who can take all of this in stride. She’s willing to look at the world in a different light. Different paths don’t automatically mean bad people, so they’re still part of her flock, as far as she’s concerned.

Review:

So, I typically try to avoid overtly religious tales because I don’t like getting certain themes or points shoved in my face. That said, I love John Allison, so I wanted to give Steeple a try. Side note: I read this series when it first released, in single-issue format. But I wanted to re-read it and make sure I didn’t miss any surprises or endings (I didn’t, I just want more).

I’m really glad that I gave Steeple a chance, as it was a fun and compelling read from start to finish. It raised debates/questions about mortality versus ethics, such as the lines that make a person good or bad.

Wrapping all those debates is chaos, but in a good way. Monsters, witches, a minu rapture, the works. It’s all there, and it helps to drive certain points home. Even the possessed vacuum cleaner.

My biggest regret about Steeple is that it feels unfinished. There’s this dramatic twist/reveal at the end, and we’re just meant to live with that forever? It feels like there should be more to the story, at least a second arc or a second half of the story. Hence why I read the series again, hoping I missed something.

Highlights:

• Supernatural Adventure
• Morality Debate
• Friendship Above All Else

Trigger Warnings:

• Animal Sacrifice

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