The Joke Is On Mankind

Henk set out for his anthology to deliver thirteen cosmic horror-laced tales of a high calibre. Not necessarily stories fully immersed within cosmic horror per se, but with at least a leaning towards it. For the large part, that’s definitely been achieved. The first half, maybe even two-thirds of the anthology in particular, delivers stories which fully embrace the imaginative and seemingly limitless expanse of cosmic horror. The latter stories however, perhaps not linking to this cosmic horror theme anywhere near as much. That said, the anthology as a whole if a fucking blinder. There really are some insanely good stories within its pages. However, each one in the book is thoroughly captivating, showcasing an abundance of inspiration and originality. There’s also a shit tonne of variance across the stories. No two are in any way, shape, or form alike. That’s certainly one of the standout features of the strangely nightmarish anthology – the sheer creativity on show. The collection is utterly compelling stuff. And jeez, does it make you think, ponder and feel that little bit lost in this maddening, often cruel world, that exists without boundaries.