Hornsby & Halo #15 — Peter Snejbjerg and John Kalisz bring The Deadtones to the spotlight


There is a specific kind of magic in watching a series find its rhythm, and Hornsby & Halo is currently cruising in that sweet spot. Rose and Zach have spent their time navigating the hidden supernatural world that overlaps with our own, and they are about to run into a group that makes the whole scene look like a quiet Tuesday.
The new story arc, "The Deadtones," pulls directly from the energy of the "Who Are the Unbelievables?" crossover, but it carves out its own distinct space. The band is hiding in plain sight, using music as a cover or a weapon, and their arrival disrupts the fragile balance Rose and Zach have built. The question hanging over this arc isn't just who they are, but what it feels like to face an evil that has found a way to amplify itself through sound and spectacle.
Peter Snejbjerg and John Kalisz are the ones painting this new chapter, and their approach to the supernatural is as vibrant as it is eerie. The art here does the heavy lifting of making the invisible visible, turning the concept of "the temperature of evil" into something you can see on the page. The dynamic between Rose and Zach continues to evolve, grounded in their history but pushed forward by the chaos The Deadtones bring to their doorstep.
If you have been following their journey, this is the issue that reminds you why you started reading. It balances the humor and heart that define the series with a looming sense of danger that feels earned. It is a great place to jump in if you have been on the fence, or a necessary stop if you want to see where the current momentum is taking them.
Keep an eye on the creative team's interaction with the musical theme here. The way Snejbjerg and Kalisz visualize sound and performance adds a layer of texture that makes the supernatural elements feel tactile. It is a small detail, but it is the kind of thing that turns a good comic into one you want to revisit.
