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Kolchak The Night Stalker: Pain Without Tears

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Like many X Files fans, I had heard of Kolchak, mainly because X Files creator Chris Carter had always referred to the series as being a major influence on his own, but I had never seen the show myself. I don't know if it's ever been shown on British TV since X Files became a hit but when I saw a Kolchak comic book (Issue 5: Proximity) I just had to pick it up, if only to see if I would like it.
Recently I've just got back into reading comics and even though I am really enjoying comics like Astonishing X-Men and The Ultimates, reading Kolchak was/is like a breath of fresh air, from all the superhero antics.
Although I had only read the first part of the story, I was already mighty impressed - I fell in love with Kolchak's character instantly and adored his relationship with his boss Tony. The story and the artwork too were both of high quality standards.
So as soon as I could, I went back to the shop I had bought it from and got the graphic novel "Pain Without Tears". I read it this morning and now I am searching on the internet hoping to track down other issues and graphic novels in the series. Everything about PWT is superb and I'm already thinking about reading it again soon. Straight away the reader is thrust into the story and even better, along the way the character discusses his life - meaning that newcomers like me can learn about the world of Kolchak and his previous cases.
For me this is one of my favourite comic books I've read and even though I'm a relative newcomer to both the Kolchak world and reading comics in general, I'd recommend this book to anyone, especially if they're fans of shows like The X Files and Millennium.
Now, I must get back to looking for more Kolchak tales.

The temporary comfort that editor Tony Vincenzo offered reporter Carl Kolchak at the end of Pain Most Human (the sixth book in Moonstone's Kolchak: The Night Stalker series) has rotted away. Sitting in a bar, the newshound is mulling over the lousy, worthless direction his life has undergone. Then a special young lady sits with him and encourages Kolchak to tell his story. Tell it he does, unburdening all the pain he has locked up within him. He cannot believe the change that comes over him afterwards. Then visitors come calling for the young lady and the tale takes a turn towards the dark. A direct follow up to the torture laden Pain Most Human, Pain Without Tears is the perfect balancing yarn. Its subtle and melancholic message of hope echoes that found in the story Kyrie (Moonstone's Kolchak comic series, Issue #2) and gives the always kicked around Kolchak a reason to continue his lonely path, though the price he pays seems, at first, far too high. Highest recommendation, but read Pain Most Human first, to understand the true depth of Kolchak's inner pain.