The third installment of Sergio Ponchione's Grotesque brings a lot of clarity to the overall narrative, and fleshes out the characer of Mr. O'Blique, who appears to be the central figure in this complex and beautiful tapestry. Ponchione riffs freely off the work of comics artists whom he clearly admires, but the end product is something all his own. With wonderful artwork, an intriguing story, and highly inventive characters, this is definitely a series that deserves wider attention. ( )