Jeepers Creepers focuses on two main storylines. The first follows a grad student named Devon Touson who first is working on his thesis in Mexico before investigating the legends surrounding the Creeper. All the while, in the background the Creeper is doing his thing kidnapping and killing people to harvest their body parts. After having read this I couldn’t help wonder, why the hell this wasn’t adapted to be the third film. It’s a really good story that gives us a lot of insight into the Creeper without fully revealing everything about the character. It goes at a great pace with Devon’s link to the Creeper, as well as his visions become more intense (one of the few times visions actually make sense in the story). There are some moments where it does get a little confusing when Devon slips into a vision and it isn’t apparent, but I think that’s the intention. We only see what he sees so when he’s hallucinating, it’s only fair we’re with him for the ride.

There are some conveniences and predictable moments in the story such as some strange woman randomly giving Devon one of the Creeper’s weapons as well as the Indian guy who sends him on a hallucinagenic spiritual trip to learn more about the Creeper. What’s the point of this sequence when he’s already hallucinating about the creature. I will say that the buildup and resolution was pretty awesome. (3 out of 5)

Honestly, I liked seeing the two characters and how the comic shows the contrast between the two. Devon’s a likable buy he’s a bit of a stereotype. He’s got people in life and even a bit of humor though I don’t think he’s strong enough to carry the story. The story allows us to see his decent into madness as his visions of the Creeper are driving him over the edge. You really can’t help but feel sorry for the guy. Would the story have been better with a bigger cast of characters? To some extent I think the comic would’ve benefited from it. For those who read this and don’t like Devon as a character it would’ve been nice to have given them other optional characters to try and identify with.

On the flip side, our main antagonist is the Creeper and boy is he in his prime. I wasn’t really into him talking because he does same some lines (some good ones actually), but after watching three films with the character never speaking, it’s a little off putting. But don’t let that full you, he’s all killer and you see his story dates back to the Aztecs. Great seeing such a cool character but I can’t help but ask myself does the story benefit from him acting so human. One of the creature’s greatest strengths is the fact that it’s humanoid in appearance but a complete beast. (3 out of 5)

I thought the artwork brilliant and that Kewber Baal’s ability to set the tone was really good. One thing I noticed about the artwork is that there’s a strong focus of daylight colors (bright) surrounding Devon’s character while night and darkness are in most of the Creepers scenes. I love the detail of Devon’s features which do a great job of illustrating his wide range of emotions.

Even the design and detail of the Creeper gave us some really cool shots of the character, particularly when he’s pissed or in full beast mode. If you like seeing gore, there’s plenty of it. Organs being ripped out, heads decapitated, just the kind of violence and bloody deaths you want to see from the series. There are some scenes that look like they’re ripped straight from the movies. The flashbacks are pretty unique especially how it transitions from the present to the past. I did have some issues with the cover art for the first two issues. They don’t give the creautre presence. In fact, they look a little goofy. However, the last three issues depict the Creeper in a much more horrifying light. (4 out of 5)

I really thought that Marc Andrekyo’s approach to the series is to be commended. I can say that Jeepers Creepers 3 is without a doubt one of the worst movies that I’ve ever scene in my life but with a story like this it could’ve been the best in the series. The standout of this series is undoubtely the backstory of the Creeper and honestly, I’m wondering why the hell this was the third moving. It’s interesting, it helps focus on his influence throughout history, actually gives us a decent reason as to why someone has these psychic powers.

Andrekyo also manages to put some pretty good dialogue. There is meaning in some while others are quick witted. The Creeper talks but it’s kept to a minimal, but when he does speak it’s actually conveys the Creepers’ thoughts and emotions. He also does a great job of balancing horror and action when it comes to the Creeper while making the drama and mystery around Devon’s struggles appealing. (4 out of 5)

In the end, Jeepers Creepers is a not only a good horror story but a great follow-up to the franchise. Yeah, it has its share of problems. It’s pretty short, the main character is likable but not particularly interesting, not enough characters, and some of the horror troupes. However, the artwork is great, the writing good, the Creeper’s fucking awesome, and the focus of his backstory if fucking fantastic. Jeepers Creepers gets 4 out of 5. If you like the film series then you’ll probably like this comic. If you like horror then you’ll probably like this comic.