JH is an incredible storyteller and artist.

He can write it all, from fantasy (Mosquito Wars) to sports (The Boxer) to drama (The Horizon).

But here I will focus on The Horizon.

This manhwa focuses on the journey of The Boy in a apocalyptic world where an infectious illness and war have brought despair and tragedy to humanity. The instruments JH went for to tell this story about hope and survival mainly revolved on the art. JH use of monochrome and vivid colors was well executed. The art was mostly colored in monotone shades but the ocasional use of vibrant/brighter tones when needed definitely added more feelings to this already emotion-charged story.

Then, for the most part of the manhwa, JH decided to focus on showing the story rather than telling it. Compared to his other works, this one had the least use of bubble speeches. He refrained from the usage of dialogues and instead, told us the plot thru his art and some use of narration. The art spoke louder than words in this work, and personally, that was my favorite aspect of this manhwa. Nevertheless, the instances were we could see the characters talking, whether in a quick exchange of words between themselves or in internal monologues, they always left a strong impression to the reader.

Throughout the whole story, the characters bring to the readers questions about birth, life and death. Humans can experience the same situation at the same time and place and they will still react differently from one another. Why? Because we are built with different coping/defend mechanisms. Some struggle to keep an optimistic look at life, others keep walking forward. Some give up, others keep fighting. Some lose, others win.

But what do we struggle with, what do we give up, what do we fight for, what do we lose, and what do we win? Happiness? Suffering? Life? Death? Or perhaps, is it all?

If you are thinking about reading The Horizon, please be prepared to be bombarded with questions like these ones. This one is one hell of a rollercoaster that will make you reflect on your life whether you want it or not. There's no correct answer. There's just our truths and the characters' own truths. You might relate to one character or maybe multiple characters of the cast. But the thing is... That each one of them represents an aspect of human nature, as well as, playing the role of different point of views towards a tragic reality. One character serves to represent the kindness that lies within the human heart. Another one talks for those who fell victims to their own despair. Others represented the selfless nature of humankind, as well as, they were those who were the opposite.

Lastly, before you go and check this amazing story, please beware that theres a lot of suggestive and graphic art, there's mentions of suicide, murder, and more. But if you're able to take all the pain this work is bound to inflict in you, i encourage you to read it The Horizon.