EXCLAMATION: “Oh, so that’s what the ‘double’ in Space Doubles stands for!”

EXAMINATION (Story): This issue of Space Doubles (as I hope other upcoming issues) has two independent unrelated stories in it. The common thread between the two of them is that they are set in space, hence the name Space Doubles. Both stories have classic i.e. much used basic elements, alien invasion and zombies. However, both stories the first one more so than the second employ said elements in a novel manner that is both intriguing and enjoyable.

I especially liked the ‘rain’ in the Red Rain storyline; it reminded me of the beginning of the Donald Sutherland starring Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Just the rain mind you for the rest of the story is far away from the plot of that movie.

As for the second story, Project: Obeah, even though it is not as striking as the first one, on account of the zombies, (there is a veritable glut of zombie titles on the market now), it too is well written traveling along at a fair clip. Moreover, about the zombie comment it might not be as striking for someone like me but for a new reader or at least someone who hasn’t had it up to his/her ears in zombie tales it will have the same affect as the first one.

Both stories have endings that are more than a bit foreboding, yet are open ended enough to allow for future stories based on these two.

EXAMINATION (Art): Both stories sport black and white artwork and although they differ in their styles, both artists provide excellent visuals to complement the gripping stories. Ditto for the covers, although my personal choice would be the cover for the first story…it comes across as a banner for one of the old classic space-horror movies, both in the character expressions and in the overall artwork.

PROCLAMATION: Great start. If Th3rd World Studios can publish more Space Doubles stories, especially ones good as these two, this title will get a regular/permanent place on my pull-list.

RATING: 4.5/5