This is an interesting book. We learn this issue that among his many abilities, Simon is also able to converse with demons. Who knew? Anyways, we find out a lot more about Simon this issue. It turns out he was created by Dall Moss, the Governor of the state, and Gustav Farmer. But Simon knows him as Gus Webb. He's the one that provided him with the herbs for the 'far seeing'. Apparently, Gustav had tried to be a Dr. Frankenstein of sorts for many years, but he could just never get the disparate parts to actually come alive. That is until Dall offered up his expertise in the dark arts. He used magic and Simon came to life. But, at the same time, another demon came forth. In order for it to exist in our realm, it had to take over the body of someone . . . it chose Dall. That's when he used Dall's influence to create, and support, the Geo Populus. That's the group that's living in the mansion here in Gotham and trying to bring forth hell on Earth. Simon's been talking to Dall in the 'summoning chamber'. He, or a 'master', are the only one's able to gain access. Now in order to get out, Dall has told him he has to choose. 3 doors stand before him, and he has to choose the right one. We'll have to wait until next issue to see what happens. I like this series. It's not quite as dark as Steve Niles' usual stuff. But it still has that occult and murderous feel to it. I like that it's right on the edge of being a horror book . . without stepping over the edge. To me that makes the story very anticipating. I also have to take my hat off to Scott Hampton. I really like what he's done with this series. I hope that these 2 continue for quite a while along this path.
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