Southern Cross #4 (2015) escalates the tension and mystery aboard the eerie freighter in this gripping continuation of the acclaimed series from Image Comics. Written by Becky Cloonan, with unsettling visuals by Andy Belanger and moody colours by Lee Loughridge, this chapter peels back more layers of the Southern Cross’s secrets—blurring the line between psychological breakdown and supernatural terror.

After uncovering clues that hint at something far more sinister than corporate cover-ups, Alex Braith becomes increasingly isolated in her search for truth. As paranoia spreads among the crew and hallucinations intensify, it’s no longer clear what’s real and what’s imagined. Cloonan expertly constructs a claustrophobic descent into madness, playing with memory, grief, and the uncanny. The pacing remains deliberate and tense, with bursts of sudden violence and unsettling silence.

The real brilliance lies in how Southern Cross #4 plays with perception. Alex’s reality is bending, and with it, the reader's grip on events begins to slip. Are her visions signs of something cosmic and otherworldly? Or are they symptoms of her trauma and deteriorating mental state? This ambiguity gives the issue a deep psychological resonance, aligning it with the best of slow-burn horror.

Andy Belanger’s artwork is as unrelenting as ever. The architecture of the ship remains grim and overpowering, with industrial corridors that seem to trap more than just bodies—they trap fear, memory, and the creeping influence of something ancient. His page layouts continue to experiment with space and motion, mirroring Alex’s unraveling state of mind. Meanwhile, Lee Loughridge’s colour work drenches scenes in shadow and muted tones, with strategic uses of harsh red and sickly green to hint at danger and decay.

If you’re a fan of Event Horizon, 2001: A Space Odyssey, or the atmospheric dread of The Expanse, Southern Cross #4 delivers an unshakable sense of unease. It's a sci-fi horror comic that doesn’t scream, but whispers—and the whisper is far more chilling.

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Southern Cross #4 (2015) is a masterclass in building suspense, delivering another haunting entry in one of the most unique space-horror comics of the decade.