There are opposing forces in this world and everyone is susceptible to its push and pull. What does Alex's one giant leap from the first issue have to do with good and evil? The mystery begins to expand!
the Valley of Death and Usher of the Dead have a direct connection-itt's Sariel, the angel of death's task to keep the in-between functioning without flaws or delays. It is a master design and every human must pass through aspects of the in-between.