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Reviews for 01-08-21

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Black Magick #4

1/31/2016

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Black Magick #4
Image Comics 2015
Created & Written by Greg Rucka
Created & Illustrated by Nicola Scott
Colour Assists by Chiara Arena
Lettered by Jodi Wynne

    While I’m usually about Greg’s writing I’ll be honest I could stare at the work Nicola is doing all day long and never get bored.  I mean the shading is so beyond impressive that it gives off that three dimensional effect.  Not to mention her use of angles like opening up this issue looking down upon Mister Dunridge on the morgue table.  It’s great though because suddenly while your enrapt with the artwork Greg sneaks in and brings you the story and dialogue in ways that just take this to a whole new level.

    The whole post-mortem talk was both fascinating, eerie and accurate plus it caused a few already thought out ideas to be dismissed.  So while we as readers know it has to do with magic and Ro her partner doesn’t and well yeah that has a whole lot going on behind it.  We get clues visually and in wording here that are perfectly done, placed and help move the story forward.  Speaking of her partner, Morgan, i’m sorry but i’m not usually into blondes but Nicola has made this man GQ, Hollywood worthy good looking.  

    So because the heaviness of the subject matter when the two are talking work when we see Rowan head to Ms. Grey in her classroom yeah that’s some of the cutest stuff around.  The levity and cuteness factor are off the charts and that it belies what the meeting is really all about well that’s just icing on the cake.  That we can get this kind of stuff woven in so quickly and have thoroughly immerse the reader that the good feeling carries on to the car where it gets doused faster than rain in the Amazon puts out a fire damn.  Cause the whole car moment  that was super duper intense for sure.

    I’m glad we only get a glimpse of the man sent to Portland as he enters the country.  Well that and a full nude of him was an unexpected treat.  He’s got a hell of a body under those clothes and yeah well with what he’s here to do I guess underrated under those clothes is important.  That haircut though whoo.  

    The regular cop stuff that happens is all distraction and filler but it gives the reader a chance to see how this should unfold.  No skirting corners or leaving stones unturned do the job by the book and rule out those who should be.  Plus I think on some level it’s just as important to see Rowan go through these motions as much as seeing her do her magic as it keeps her balanced and a whole person.  I also have to kind of admit that while she’s not misleading the investigation away from herself and magic she’s keeping those cards close to the vest well under wraps.  I see how being a cop for her and her coven comes in both incredibly handy and for her can be extremely rewarding.

    The ending was kind what I was expecting but not at the same time.  So part of me can’t wants next issue to open one way and the other the other way and yes that is purposefully ambiguous.  I have so much emotion bubbling from the ending and honestly it works perfectly so the reader will demand more right away, or at the very least crave more.  I mean c’mon now how can we not.

    After last issue I said this could be the years IT book and in my humble opinion it has already become that and there’s no stopping it now.  This is a mesmerizing display of words and pictures.  

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Cry Havoc #1

1/31/2016

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Cry Havoc #1
Image Comics 2016
Written by Simon Spurrier
Illustrated by Ryan Kelly
Coloured by Nick Filardi-London
       Lee Loughridge-The Red Place
       Matt Wilson-Afghanistan
Lettered by Simon Bowland    

    Well alright now here we go.  This is certainly something that I couldn’t have expected and yet it’s everything and so much more.  Aside from the opening page where we see her in a cage the first real segment shows us this is going to be a series like none you’ve seen before.  I mean really a little zoology lesson about Hyenas and their Matriarchal society.  I mean hell the way this whole thing is crafted is amazing.

    So Lou is a kind of down on her luck musician whose girlfriend is a zookeeper and she has a secret.  There are three different segments here and it’s almost like a game trying to figure out which is the present and which are the past.  It really doesn’t matter all that much because each one seems to be as integral to fleshing out her character and explaining more and more about who, what and why she is what she is.  

    You’ve got to hand it to Simon because this story is so well crafted.  I look forward to seeing the transformation of the girl from London who was attacked and transformed into this Lesbian Werewolf as a scared young woman into the soldier in Afghanistan where we see a much more confident and skilled person.  

    So while I do enjoy seeing her with her girlfriend and the bits that happened in London my favourites were in Afghanistan.  The mix of characters Lou is traveling with is utterly delightful and it makes me wonder if they are all werewolves or if they have each been shall we say touched by a different gift, or curse depending on your point of view.  Oh yes and while the blonde, seems like he’s German, is also gay and his dialogue is fun as hell!  I love that aboard this chopper with the soldiers he’s not afraid to talk about that ass he likes.  It’s pretty much everyday life when you think about it, admiring the view as it were so that’s pretty much a non-issue much like Lou’s relationship shows how far the medium has come depicting homosexual characters.

    That there’s a bigger picture happening here and that this squad, not the soldier the others she’s traveling with, is looking for someone much like Lou herself who appears to have gone rogue is fascinating.  Almost as much as how they lured her into being a part of the team, they shouldn’t be trusted but she needs them so she’ll have to keep her wits about her if she’s going to not only survive but figure out a way to separate herself from her new companion, provided that she can.  Though I don’t think that’s possible still the idea is nice and that they use that desire of hers for their own needs well I like that bit of shadiness.

    Superb premise, excellent execution and some dynamite characters and characterization going on here.  All wrapped up in these dynamic, wonderfully detailed and expressive pages make this the kind of read that really excites you.  It’s a first issue that is able to draw you in, leave you wanting and explains just enough to get a grasp but not fully understand.  Yeah Simon and company have a little hit on their hands here.


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Hercules #3

1/30/2016

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Hercules #3
Marvel Comics 2015
Written by Dan Abnett
Illustrated by Luke Ross
Coloured by Guru-eFX
Lettered by VC’s Joe Sabino

    Hercules began to clean up his act and restore his reputation, but a mysterious threat called The Uprising Storm is descending upon his city.  Hercules’ old friend, the blind seer Tiresias, has foreseen that the storm represents the extinction of the old ways of Antiquity and the death of all creatures of Myth.  As Hercules prepares to take a stand against the storm, he encounters other old warriors that have emerged into the modern world in response to the Storm: the fearsome Centaurs, old and bitter foes of the Prince of Power….

    Can I just say one thing if he’s out to restore his reputation can we start by getting rid of that ridiculous man bun?  I mean that alone screams a trend that’s already over oh and bring back his skirt too because that’s an iconic and classic look that in all honesty is so much better than that silly looking military belt and cargo pants he’s wearing.  Yeah I get it he’s trying to be updated for a modern world but c’mon this is Hercules and some things just should be left alone.

    I have to say though the opening of this issue is pretty magnificent.  With a threat so large coming very quickly it’s nice to see that Herc and the Centaur’s battle was short.  Ending with them facing a common threat, one they will stand against together should the time come and need arise.  Though what Dan does here with the dialogue is phenomenal!  Drassus speaks the truth when he tells of what he knows and observes and that I found incredibly telling.  Perhaps Hercules is too modern and has lost too much of the old world already.  

    This coming Storm has me also thinking of Gilgamesh.  When last I remember seeing the forgotten hero he too was an Avenger, a fighter and a hero so why now is he so lethargic and out of sorts?  Could this coming Storm have already taken it’s toll on him and making him not only forget the past and who he was but changing who he is?  Interesting thought process but then that’s what Dan does with his writing he has you seeing what could be and then surprises you with what is.

    Dan really is going full tilt with this series so far and while only three issues in we’re already getting an epic story arc that will either change the fate of all the old world’s creatures in this new era establishing a new set of gods or Hercules can rise up and stop the Storm in it’s tracks reclaiming the mantle of hero he’s lost.  Either way the story, writing, characters and dialogue, see characterization, is a thing of legend here.  I mean the prospect of what’s happening here is fascinating and it really gets to the heart of who Herk and Gil are from their beginnings.  Plus the “bromance” they have is pretty spectacular and long forgotten or underused heroes featured prominently do have a habit of making me happy.

    I have to say that the supporting cast assembled here makes this book even better.  Tiresias for instance being both man and woman, a seer an oracle gives new meaning to gender fluid, though the gods in their infinite wisdom have a wicked sense of humor.  Sophia whose role while unclear even now is just as important as a voice of reason in his world.  Hopefully this issue’s introduction of Deen and Andie will mean his cast and resources keep growing.  He’s such a vital historical figure that has been underappreciated for far too long.

    With these utterly stunningly gorgeous cover and Luke & Guru’s interior artwork this series is more than solid.  It’s pretty darn epic itself and it helps to redefine the characters and showcase what it was about them that made them so great.  This new determination is etched on Herk’s face and comes through his demeanor just as much as his hapless knowledge makes him seem childish.  

    Here’s hoping that this time around Hercules is going to last a while.  
    

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Scooby Doo Team-Up #14

1/30/2016

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Scooby Doo Team Up #14
DC Comics 2013
Written by Sholly Fisch
Illustrated by Dario Brizuela
Coloured by Franco Riesco
Lettered by Saida Temofonte

    I love this series it’s so full of fun for everyone regardless of what age you are.  This issue sees our meddling kids getting set for hijinx on the high seas.  As these things often start the Mystery Inc. gang have been brought aboard a cruise ship at the request of its Captain.  You really have to love the writing here, it’s so classically Scooby Doo and even when Fred interjects something smart alecky it’s really very good.  

    Well since the Mystery Inc gang is in the DCU they’ve taken precautions to have Aquaman travel alongside them out of sight in the Ocean.  So when the ship is boarded by a gang of sea creatures and Poseidon rises from the sea it’s time to call in the King of the Seven Seas for help.  Then the adventure really begins.  It’s easy enough for Aquaman and the kids to chase the common crooks into the water and subdue them with the help of someone else who also came along for the ride.

    It really doesn’t take long for them to subdue the human crooks but that’s when they all encounter one of Aquaman’s arch-enemies.  Ah Black Manta and his furry manta goons arrive on the scene and the gang is held to a standstill until one unique thing happens.  So for someone who grew up reading the long ago adventures this was absolutely delightful to see.  The whole tying the Aquaman life pre-crisis and pre death of Arthur Jr. into a world that’s shared with Scooby is one of those rare things that keeps the kid in me alive.  Also there’s a moment where Fred uses and exclamation and the moment is hysterical and he’s quickly told to never say that again so we’re treated to a more recent colloquialism from the recent past as well.  

    As things are bound to happen Black Manta is just a diversion to keep them away from Atlantis as it’s attacked.  Only the city isn’t defenseless as Aqualad and Aquagirl, Tula my beloved Tula!, are there to protect the city and Vulko rallies the citizens as well.  Not to mention Topo and Tusky are here too!  There’s so much love and nostalgia going on here that reaffirms why this series is THE best Scooby book ever published.  It ranks up there with Cartoon Networks Brave and the Bold Batman series in terms of respect for the characters, sheer fun and a nod to everything that’s ever been done before.

    With a perfect Saturday Morning cartoon style interior and the respect of the characters, with might I add impeccable spot on characterization, this is one series that regardless of age that everyone should be reading.  Also i’d personally love to see Warner Brothers bring back the Scooby Doo movies where they team-up with these characters as a series or just cartoon movies.  

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EXmortis #2

1/30/2016

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EXmortis #2 (of 6)
451 Media 2015
Created by the Williams Brothers
Adapted by Andi Ewington
Illustrated by Raymund Bermudez

    This issue was even better than the first, which of course is the way a series should be but we all know that sometimes that doesn’t necessarily happen.  Still forget the Creature Commandos or the Howling Commandos because this is where it’s at folks.  This is hands down better than either version you’ve thought of or experienced yet!  Andi’s writing here is spectacular and the characterization is marvelously superb.  Finally the monsters of filmland are brought to us as soldier fighting in WWII and it’s either fight for the allies or die by their hands.

    Raymund’s black and white interiors are divine!  There’s something just more inherently creepy and horrific when it’s done in this classic style.  Granted this is much more detailed and the sheer amount of work done is just astonishing.  The use of pages and panel layouts are meticulous.  Everything is so expressive it’s a joy to see this in print.

    Jack’s encounters with his teammates continues to impress me.  With Victor’s original prototype along with the sea creature man make up an interesting trio.  All that’s really missing is a medusa type though I have a feeling a female amongst them isn’t really all that far off though I could be wrong.  Still their introduction to the General causes a reaction that is all too familiar and expected.  I liked this though because it sets up that whole outcast amongst “friends” status that will drive these characters and overcome their own individual reasons for being there.  

    Sergeant Hammer’s task of whipping this motley crew into a fighting unit gets off to something of an auspicious start.  While seeming on some levels to be very military there’s an anger in this man that causes an instant dislike for him.  This man doesn’t know these people, what they’ve been through or what their inner demons are and it’s blatantly obvious he doesn’t care either.  This is not going to bode well for him though it will serve to bond the boys together, maybe not all at once but we’ll see how it affects them.

    I do like the way this whole issue unfolds.  These men are both at an extreme disadvantage and yet they are without a doubt their best, and most expendable, hope for winning battles.  Separated from the other soldiers doesn’t boost morale and when discovered well it causes an all out riot.  I am a huge fan of how all this was portrayed.  Andi has a great grasp of who these characters are, where they are and what and how they are being used so he’s able to really get us some essential characterization.  

    Oh the ending here too couldn’t have been any better.  Oh the Captain that rescues them from the firing squad and then is absent when they leave plus the dialogue amongst them yeah there’s no surprise here.  Just one hell of an excellent reveal and something for these guys to figure out and cope with when the time comes.  

    This is how to do a story like this one.  The occult and supernatural creatures of the world have held this sway over our imagination for centuries and seeing a brutally harsh and honest look at how they are being treated and used here is for me the absolute best.  

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Dreaming Eagles #2

1/30/2016

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Dreaming Eagles #2 (of 6)
Aftershock Comics 2015
Written by Garth Ennis
Illustrated by Simon Coleby
Coloured by John Kalisz
Lettered by Rob Steen

    There really is something extraordinary about this series.  Just the fact that it centers around a black father and son coming to terms with each other and the world they live through and experience the father has as Tuskegee airman and the whole Martin Luther King Jr. events of the time really has an impact that goes so much further than just that.  Also that it’s all tied into historical events and brings knowledge and a point of view not commonly seen makes this even more important of a read for me.  Garth is a master storyteller of that there’s no doubt but for some reason this one for me is just something i’ll never forget and we’re only two issues in.

    Simon and John bring something just as incredibly special to the book as well.  Their interiors are stunning and the amount of detail and shading brought to the book is just wow.  The sense of emotion they can get a reader to experience just from seeing the weary look on dad’s face and the growing awe and respect from his son speaks volumes to me as a reader.  Also the way you see in the characters faces the eating of their anger and frustration cannot be matched anywhere else today.  Then of course their are the planes themselves which yeah such authenticity is on display.  

    I think the fact that this book transcends what happened then and can still be relevant to what many experience today through any group, seriously be them black, hispanic, gays you name it, makes it just that much impactful.  You hear people say the struggle is real but unlike them these folks demonstrate what the real struggle is.  The bonding that occurs here in these pages is unlike any other you get a chance to see.  Be it with the airmen he served with or what’s transpiring with his son there’s so many lessons to be gleaned from what Garth is bringing us.

    Read this for the history it represents, for what it meant to those who experienced it first hand and for what it means to today’s society.  Read it because it’s an incredibly well written tale whose characters are well written that can be our neighbors or friends.  Read it because the artwork will take you heights you’ve never soared.  Most of all read it because it’s one of those stories that will touch you in the feels and leave you changed.

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Strayer #1

1/30/2016

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Strayer #1
Aftershock Comics 2016
Created & Written by Justin Jordan
Illustrated by Juan Gedeon
Coloured by Tamra Bonvillain
Lettered by Rachel Deering

    Aftershock has been putting one interesting book after another and now it’s Justin’s turn to show us what drives him.  I gotta say after what I already enjoy from him I expect good things from this, and so far I’m not being disappointed.  So from the opening page this is a world thrust back in time thanks to events that toppled civilisation as we know it.  Now there’s a blend of science and magic, both though seem on a limited scale, in a world much akin to any sword and sorcery style book.  I like it, as a D&Der this appeals to me, though honestly even if you don’t RPG the writing, characterization and concept here are strong and familiar and will definitely keep you entertained.  

    So this issue opens with Mala interviewing a brute to in order to gain his assistance in her quest.  When into the tavern walks Strayer and suddenly things change.  It’s kind of fun, kind of okay what just happened and a little wait why didn’t see more.  Still it very quickly turns into Strayer waking up in jail with his hands bound, now I personally love seeing the backslide of humanity to a time before things like metal is able to be made easily into things like handcuffs.  So seeing this is really a delight.  

    He’s let out because there’s something they call a Titan coming and they need him to fight and kill it.  He’s not a hero, he wants to get paid for his service so we see the kind of world they live in. Altruism isn’t high on people’s list of behavior but then again I like it.  It almost has this feel of Reyn from Image but only setting is alike and this story has a completely different direction and from what i’m seeing there is this whole realm ripe for exploration.

    Another thing I found myself really liking is the fact that not everyone is dressed the same.  I mean yeah they’ve got some elements of the past, non-traditional belts but more like rope material tied up to hold the pants up, which so happen to be cargo style.  So Juan and Tamra are blending the world we know with a not too distant future or at least one where some people are still able to find clothing in a style familiar to us, that or make them.  So this kind of blending has a nice sense of creativity and originality to it showcasing their skills nicely.

    Now the big fight and the subsequent first meeting of Mara and Slayer should be experienced because it has all these fantastic elements to it.  It also does wonders in highlighting both what is and what needs to be explored more so give a little info then keep em guessing at the same time.  The writing, dialogue and story concept itself is strong and fun.  Justin does like to write about worlds after the brink and have to be restarted, yes I’m a fan of Spread.  So I love the fact that we’re presented with a new world to explore and find out how things now work.

Aftershock continues to put out some strong series.  That they don’t all fall into one genre or vein is an added bonus and personally creator owned like this just guarantee that we get what the creator's have a passion for.  Now i’m beginning to share their passion.

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Victorie City #1

1/29/2016

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Victorie City #1 (of 4)
IDW Publishing/44 Flood 2016
Written by Keith Carmack
Illustrated by Vincent Nappi
Lettered & Designed by Jessi Adrignola

    It’s hard to stand out in this industry so when you find a book that does it’s hard not to appreciate it and tell the world about it.  So here I am telling the world about it.  This isn’t like anything else I’m reading or have read story wise that I’m kind of blown away.  Add in Vincent’s own unique style of artwork to go along with it and this becomes a rich dark story that captivates and envelopes the reader in the most unexpected of ways.

    Honestly the opening had me incredibly creeped out.  This dude who talks to the man working at the diner while kind of looking like a cult leader type was more effective thanks to Jessi’s choice in lettering.  Aside from the fact that the dialogue was intense and weird and felt like this guy was the devil or a demon who was taking this guy’s late night bored rant to a level where you think something strange and violent is going to go down.  Immediately we’re drawn into the story here and are left wondering what the hell is going on.  It’s direct, to the point and left very much did he or didn’t he and a strong desire to find out.

    Second segment for me was just as thrilling, dark and mysterious and has that definite Hitchcockian way of portraying violence.  Much more terrifying to make the reader imagine what happens after showing them just enough to set the stage in their mind.  Highly effective and definitely appreciated by myself.

    The rest of the story sets up with life in the city is like for one man.  Hektor is an idyllic cop whose father was an Agent and told him tales of how the force was once corrupt and how honest cops took it all back.  Having been raised on those stories and seeing the reality of life now mimicking the one described, pre-clean-up, well it’s enough to get a man to question his own life choices and morals.  Should he cave in and be like the rest or should he be the man he knows he can be?

    Questions like those however come with consequences.  Like what will happen to your wife and family should you make the wrong decision.  Then there’s also what your wife thinks about all of it and which direction she’d like you choose.  Nothing is black and white, even the artwork has just the right placing of colour pops.  But how does Hektor and his life tie into what we’ve seen previously?  A missing girl her family calling the police to investigate brings Hektor and his partner in and unless I miss my guess we already saw her daughter but read the story to see for yourself.

    There’s really a whole going on here to like.  It’s got the old school (again i’ll say Hitchcock) suspense thriller vibe along with elements of Noir and mystery to it that combine to create this incredibly dark journey through a man’s life in this city.  With excellent characterization, story, pacing and plot advancement with some great imagery from page to page this is one that’s worth checking out.

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Conan the Avenger #22

1/29/2016

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Conan the Avenger #22
Dark Horse Comics 2014
Written by Fred Van Lente
Illustrated by Brian Ching
Coloured by Michael Atiyeh
Lettered by Richard Starkings & Comicraft

    Seven months ago the witch Salome, twin sister to Queen Taramis of Khauran, infiltrated the queen’s quarters, took her captive, and replaced her. Since then, after publicly challenging the false monarch, Conan himself was captured, crucified, and left to die in the desert. With only the vultures for company, the Cimmerian was on the brink of death—until Olgerd Vladislav, chieftain of the Zuagir, offered him a chance to survive. After enduring Vladislav’s brutal test of his fortitude, Conan must now prove himself among the hostile Zuagir . . .

    Okay so I really liked this issue because it isn’t what you should expect to see.  After the dramatic events of last issue i’d have expected to see one of two things, A. Conan settling in with Olgerd and his people or B. Salome’s new policies and actions since taking over as Queen.  What Fred does here however is fantastic.  Two men who left the city, runaways or deserters if you will, have been wandering the desert and happen upon Olgerd and his men.  This encounter permeates the entire issue and it gives us everything we need to understand what’s happening.

    After last issue’s artist stand-in it’s nice to see Brian back.  When you’ve got a series regular artist who has really put signature on it come back after an issue it’s amazing as you feel his passion.  The familiarity of the characters through the artwork and the emotion it brings makes me feel like a familiar friend has returned.  

    There’s a scroll on one of them that tells the story of one person’s experience and observations of what’s been happening since Salome, impersonating the Queen, admitted Constantius and Mercenaries into the city.  Here I love what we see as Brian manages to showcase the excess and depravity and yet the characters look miserable as if going through the motions to stay alive.  I love how this comes together.  

    The picture the boys paint here is complete and utterly surprising in it’s depth.  Rarely do we get to see just how well words and pictures can meld together to take the story to the next level.  What we get here is something quite spectacular and the fact that the time frame from when Conan was on that cross till now while surprising until you think about it.  Not only has he needed time to recover but he also needs information and knowledge before going charging in and this is that time when the fates conspire so he knows to act.

    Ah the ending of this issue once again displays not only Fred’s imagination, creativity and ability to write and thrill, surprise and engage the reader.  I have become this huge Conan the Avenger supporter and telling the world that this series goes beyond what people will expect.  That even if like me they weren’t Conan fans this series will make them one as the characterization, story, pacing and plot showcase so much more than mere sword fighting and punching.  

    This is one of the most complex, interesting and downright fun series that will constantly surprise and thrill readers.

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Faith #1

1/28/2016

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Fatih #1 (of 4)
Valiant Entertainment 2016
Written by Jody Houser
Illustrated by Francis Portela
Fantasy Sequence Ar by Marguerite Sauvage
Coloured by Andrew Dalhouse
Lettered by Dave Sharpe

    Well I have to admit I was extremely curious about this book.  Faith has always been a perennial favourite amongst fans but she’s a more complex character than we realize and how her optimism and naivete would capture the audience.  Her personality, who she is at her core is one of the reasons we love her so much, that and let’s face it her plump personage along with her infectious attitude doesn’t hurt.  So Jody has a huge job ahead of her with this story in making her more of a superhero without really changing who she is.  Can that be done?

    I love Francis’ work and seeing the opening pages brought joy to me.  So with whatever the characters have on them looks like some form of alien technology or something far more advanced that what even Harada has leading to what should be quite the test for our erstwhile heroine.  Oh and thanks for keeping Faith looking so good she’s a lovely girl even with the extra pounds and it’s nice to see that handled without overdoing it or making it seem shameful.  Plus his use of pages, panels and backgrounds keep me constantly entertained in trying to see more of her personality.

    Is it wrong that through seeing her in her apartment and talking to her neighbor remind me of Melissa McCarthy when she did Spy?  That she is such a huge comics geek and fan of the sci-fi genre keeps her imagination vivid and so familiar to many of us.  I loved seeing her daydream about a job to keep her cover as a superhero.  Including sweeping a man off his feet which ya I’m sure we’ve all done in our lives with a crush or what we picture as our ideal date.

    That her reality doesn’t live up to her fantasy is a slice of real life that is all too familiar to many of us.  So what I’m really impressed about here is how Jody is setting Faith up to have a life in Los Angeles and a job complete with a supporting cast.  Okay so it’s a little reminiscent of Supergirl on television right now but i’m okay with that, there are enough differences and yet it fits completely with her geeky nature.  That we also see her talking to Archer Jody does something a little more subtle with the characterization.  Is she crushing on him or is this just her wanting friends and people to hang out and dealing with a kind of brush that isn’t.  It’s a great look at her and personality though.

    Gotta say the first big bust of this story was so right up what I’d consider her alley.  Though it’s not something she’s happy about seeing as how she wants to play on a bigger stage, whether she’s ready for that or not.  Reaching out to her former teammate was a nice touch and getting something bigger to look into was nicely done.  I could almost sense the trepidation through the texting and i’m impressed by that level of writing here.  

    Loved the ending!  Okay so even with something big unexpectedly being stumbled upon and something of a cliffhanger ending Jody has assuaged my own weariness about Faith getting her own book.  With Francis, Marguerite and Andrew she’s making long time Valiant/Faith fans proud of the work done here.  

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