Webcomic Review: Rainbow in the Dark

I'm fairly new to the world of webcomics, and lately I've been spending a lot of time perusing the titles on the Webtoon app (which, by the way, is totally free). One day I came across the comic Rainbow in the Dark, from the husband and wife team of Comfort and Adam. I was instantly captivated by the gorgeous art, and as time went on, by the unique, hilarious, and inspiring characters.

In the world of RITD, humanity is trapped by a force called The Gloom, the creation of the Veratu, which holds the human race in a world where everything is predictable, safe, and boring. There's literally no color to speak of, and thus, humanity plods along, safe and comfortable in their endless routines. Enter Donna White, a young woman who knows she doesn't fit in, but can't quite say how—until one day she sees a colorful band of rebels driving down the street battling giant monsters. She's dragged along for the ride and finds out for the first time what it means to have real hope and love in her life.

The story of RITD focuses on the rebels, a sort of “free people” that escaped The Gloom and now live their lives on their own terms. Life is unpredictable, far from secure, and that's the way they love it! Their choices are their own, and that's all they want to give the world: the ability to make their own choices, right or wrong.

As I mentioned earlier, the art in this comic is astounding. The colors are vibrant and alive, and those still trapped in The Gloom are cast in shades of grey, seemingly devoid of any real joy. Action scenes are brilliantly drawn, but whether you're seeing a quiet sunrise or giant monster throwdowns, each frame is a pleasure to view.

Each character has something different, from the devil-may-care bravado of Raina, to the cool spiritual wise man Luke, or the paternal stoicism of Jackson. Donna's journey to find her true self is a wonder to watch, and we get to see each twist and turn. We can relate to some, or all of these folks, and it's clear that the creators spent a lot of time delving into their minds to make them who they are.

RITD has an engaging story, visuals rarely seen, and a cast that will capture your heart and keep you reading right up until the end.