Southern Cross #3 (2015) intensifies the haunting tension aboard the titular freighter in this third chilling chapter from Image Comics. Written by Becky Cloonan, with artwork by Andy Belanger and colours by Lee Loughridge, this issue deepens the psychological mystery and suffocating atmosphere that has made Southern Cross one of the standout sci-fi horror titles of the 2010s.

As Alex Braith continues her investigation into her sister’s death, the claustrophobic grip of the Southern Cross tightens around her. The ship, with its groaning metal and flickering lights, feels more alive—and more hostile—than ever. Cloonan’s writing walks a razor-thin line between noir and supernatural horror, using fragmented memory, subtle hallucinations, and suspicion-laced conversations to build a thick fog of unease. The question is no longer just who killed Amber, but what exactly is the Southern Cross hiding?

This issue leans heavily into the psychological strain of isolation, grief, and the growing possibility that reality aboard the ship is beginning to fracture. Alex’s perceptions become increasingly unreliable, which enhances the mystery without alienating the reader. Cloonan's pacing is expertly measured—revealing just enough to draw you in deeper while resisting easy exposition.

Andy Belanger’s art continues to be one of the book’s greatest strengths. His command of heavy linework, inventive panel designs, and an almost industrial horror aesthetic gives the ship an oppressive, almost malevolent personality. Every corridor looks like it could swallow a person whole. Meanwhile, Lee Loughridge’s moody palette adds layers of atmosphere, using shadow, rust tones, and bursts of eerie colour to make the ship feel both dead and cursed.

Southern Cross #3 shifts from uneasy paranoia to genuine dread. It doesn’t rely on jump scares or grotesque imagery, but rather a slow, creeping terror—akin to the feeling of being watched, or the sensation that something isn’t quite right. Readers looking for depth, style, and haunting intrigue will find this issue utterly compelling.

This comic is sealed in an acid-free protective sleeve and supported by a sturdy backing board to ensure its condition is maintained. It is dispatched promptly in a rigid book mailer, offering fast UK delivery and safe, collector-grade packaging with every order.

Southern Cross #3 (2015) is a must-have instalment in a bold and unnerving sci-fi horror journey—expertly written, beautifully illustrated, and deeply unsettling in the best possible way.