Ex Occultus: Seal of Solomon

In issue two of the Ex Occultus; Francis Wakefield and his partner Hollander are hired to retrieve the seal of Solomon from one of King Solomon’s heirs. The seal is said to give its wearer the ability to speak directly to hell, and summon demons. The ring however, is useless without the Black Pullet which was destroyed centuries earlier. Wakefield and Hollander agree to take the job, assuming it will be easy, but they run into a little problem…

I really enjoyed this issue, it was more lighthearted than the first issue in the series (you can read my review on that here), Hollander makes his first appearance, and brings some humor with him. James Emmett’s artwork fits the story well, and feels very polished. As with Badge of Langavat Russell does a good job of introducing us to the world of the Occult and explaining all its myths, there is even a compendium at the end of the issue that sheds some light on the facts behind the myths.

If you are into history, and folklore you will love this series and the detail that Robert James Russell brings to it. You can purchase your copy from Indy Planet. Make sure to check out the Saint James website for more on them and their other projects.

Ex Occultus: Seal of Solomon
Created and Written By: Robert James Russell
Story: Robert James Russell
Art and Lettering: James Emmett
Cover: J.R Fleming
Published By: Saint James Comics LLC