Super disappointed I couldn’t open this to read it. I will look for it at the library. The cover looks super good and the story sound really good.

I really liked this, though the ending was a bit abrupt, since it is one self contained collection with only 3 issues. There are elements I can tell are based on the actual watcher house in New Jersey, with a spooky supernatural slant. Very well done.

Thank you first and foremost to Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for allowing me to read an e-arc copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

The publish date is June 02,2020 if you’d like to pick this up!!

“The Watcher” is a horror graphic novel that is split into three parts. Our main character, Erica, is a teenager that has just moved to a new place with her parents. She is an only child and babied by her parents quite a bit. They never like who she hangs out with, her one friend is too promiscuous and outspoken, and her other friend is a lesbian, which her mother fears leaving Erica alone with her. I suppose she thinks she can catch her “ gay-ness.” That is until she meets her new boyfriend ,Chris ,whom her mother adores.

Her parents move a lot, her dad is a Deacon and changes jobs, so she is constantly forced to endure high school as the new kid. But, her friends and school seem to be much more accepting this time, and what is really plaguing her are the things going on at home. Erica has been suffering from sleep paralysis and having terrible nightmares. “ I know I’m dreaming, but I can’t move or speak or...anything, it’s like I’m frozen. “

Her house is also thought to be haunted, and she has a creepy neighbor that spies on her. But, who is to blame when everyone around her starts turning up dead? What exactly is going on when her eyes are closed at night?

For me, there were WAY too many thoughts crammed into this story and not enough follow through. I think that this story should be much longer or choose a few ideas and run with them, rather than shoving too much in at once without supporting details—- thus leaving the reader confused.

Minor spoilers ahead—-

-There are twin siblings that died and were mentioned for about one page and then never discussed again, that’s a HUGE subject and should have been elaborated.
-Also, we don’t really get to know any of the characters at all except for their introductions. I appreciate the diversity, but we don’t really get to see it.
- In the beginning, it seemed like there was no introduction period at the new high school either and that Erica just immediately walked in and had friends.
-There was a psychic that barely played any part at all, in fact it made things more confusing.
-Also, I’m not sure why the house needed to be haunted and other families moved out due to it. That doesn’t really play a part at all either, as it’s not the house that’s the problem.
-The killer comes out of nowhere.
-There is a date with Chris thrown in but never really shown. The relationship moved very fast; and there wasn’t any romance.
-The artwork also made everyone appear much older then teenagers, maybe more like their 20’s.

In conclusion, I just feel like this story was on speed drive and needed to slow down and be more descriptive.

I really did enjoy the monsters and evil ”people“, they were truly creepy. I liked this novel but didn’t love it.

3 stars.

I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Zenescope for giving me access.

This graphic novel checked almost all my boxes

Dark - Check
Gore - Check
Demons - Check
Unpredictable plot twist - Uncheck

As The Watcher was entertaining, I found myself wanting more. The plot was very predictable and frankly was an overused troupe. I mean, we have an extremely religious family, rebellious teenage daughter, and a demon that isn't who we first think - or is it?

That being said, I still enjoyed reading it and wished I just had more of it.

The Watcher is a great graphic novel for horror fans! It relies on classic tropes from horror movies to move the story along, and yet it is still very original in its own way. It manages to create a terrifying and creepy tale which grips us from the first page.
We are introduced to a young woman who is having nightmares. The dreams become too much for her and a brutal killer comes into the picture.
The story by Ralph Tedesco and Victoria Rau is horrifying, and intriguing. The art by the creative team is beautiful. It is a story that aims to make the reader jump out of their skin and does it very well!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader’s copy so that I could write an honest review.

A Catholic Deacon and his family relocate to a suburban New England home that's long been rumored to be haunted by an evil entity. His teenage daughter, Erica, begins to suffer as her bouts with sleep paralysis worsen and she begins to wonder if there really is a presence inside the home.
When two of Erica's high school friends are brutally murdered, she begins to suspect the creepy neighbor who she's noticed watching her through his window.

A preacher’s daughter and a Lesbian/Bi basketball player...best friends and maybe the saviors of our world. It doesn’t get much better than that, people!
Genuinely creepy, gross, and mysterious enough to keep you wanting more. I read all 3 volumes and hope...no pray, they write more of this tale!
Buy this. Now.

I received this comic free from Zenescope and Netgalley for my honest, unbiased review.

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'The Watcher' is a fantastic horror graphic novel. The plot of the story is eerie and so well done that it was easy to picture every scene. This story centers around a family that has moved to a new town - seems the family moves around quite a bit. Anyways, the daughter has been experiencing night terrors/sleep paralysis for as long as she can remember. Being in a new town, she had hopes for the dreams to stop but of course they don't. She immediately befriends two girls who her parents definitely do not approve of. Murders happen and you're just left with some supernatural, demon action.

Overall art style: 10/10
Overall story: 7/10
Overall writing style: 9/10

The graphics in this are GORGEOUS! I absolutely loved the art style. The writing is easy to follow and keeps you hooked. I enjoyed the story overall but felt the end was a little rushed!