Ghostbusters International #4 – The Plot Thickens
Short Description:
In Ghostbusters International #4, the team splits up as supernatural
chaos brews beneath the streets of Paris. While Egon and Kylie analyze a
haunted relic, Peter, Winston, and Ray confront eerie mysteries beneath the
City of Light. Ghosts, secrets, and suspense await!
Comic Overview
Title: Ghostbusters International #4
Issue Name: The Plot Thickens
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Publisher’s Brand: IDW Comics
Genre: Supernatural Adventure, Comedy, Horror
Publication Year: 2016
Story Summary
The fourth chapter of Ghostbusters International
escalates the supernatural tension as the team expands their investigation.
While Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin stay back to examine the psycho-kinetic
artifact recovered from Poveglia, their colleagues—Peter Venkman, Winston
Zeddemore, and Ray Stantz—venture into the heart of France. Their next mission
leads them deep beneath the streets of Paris, to the infamous catacombs, where
restless spirits lurk and the air hangs thick with secrets of the dead.
But what lies beneath isn’t just residual energy—it may be a dark portal
feeding off ancient pain. As the mystery deepens, connections to the artifact
come to light, threatening to unleash a much larger paranormal event.
Main Characters
- Dr. Egon Spengler – The brains of the operation, focused on scientific analysis.
- Peter
Venkman – Ever the sarcastic charmer, still managing ghostbusting with
style.
- Winston
Zeddemore – The grounded team member, keeping cool under pressure.
- Ray
Stantz – Enthusiastic and full of paranormal lore.
- Kylie
Griffin – Smart and inquisitive, adding fresh perspective to the
team’s research.
Creative Team
- Writer:
Erik Burnham
- Artist:
Dan Schoening
- Colorist:
Luis Antonio Delgado
- Letterer:
Neil Uyetake
- Editor:
Tom Waltz
- Cover
Art: Dan Schoening & Luis Delgado
Additional Notes
This issue mixes historical urban horror with classic
Ghostbusters humor. The catacombs of Paris make a perfect chilling setting,
elevating the stakes of the international arc. The dynamic split-team structure
keeps the pacing tight, while breadcrumbs of a much larger supernatural threat
continue to build intrigue.
Whether you're a fan of the original films or new to the comics, Ghostbusters International #4 offers a fun, spooky ride filled with ghost-hunting action and character-driven storytelling.
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