Dale “Dukes” Duquesne is a washed-up hockey player by day and a ghost, monster, and demon hunter by night. After each away game, Dukes finds the local legend that goes bump in the night and takes it down, locking it away in the Sin Bin. When his daughter, Cat, discovers the truth about his demon hunting, it becomes her dream to follow in his footsteps.
As they work their first case together, Cat will learn Dukes’ biggest secret, though. He doesn’t hunt monsters out of the kindness of his heart. He’s searching for someone that was taken by monsters years ago…his wife, and Cat’s mother, Marta! Together, they hit the road to save mankind and reunite their family.
The Sin Bin by Robbie Thompson and Patricio Delpeche will be published May 20, 2025. IDW Publishing provided an early galley for review.
This is a fun book. It certainly starts out normal enough with a widowed, single father trying to raise his daughter as best he can. A real domestic kind of tale, complete with a fun neighborhood lady (Mrs. Marks). But the story takes a great turn in that first issue to reveal what Dukes is really up to.
I enjoy the dual narration of father and daughter; it helps the reader connect to both characters. The wonderfully detailed art fits the mood and style of the book. There are several twists and turns throughout the plot to keep the story fresh and exciting.
I liked that this works as a complete done-in-one six issue miniseries. Sure it could have a sequel, but it doesn't need one.
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