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Sin Eater #1

7/27/2017

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Sin Eater #1
Insane Comics 2017
Written by Jojo King
Illustrated by Chase Dunham
Logo by Ken Reynolds

    Insane Comics is one of the best little companies in the industry.  They give a shot for folks to have their books published by a company instead of trying to go it alone, they push these books and the creators so that we get a chance to see them.   Also there are very few instances where the books haven’t been extremely enjoyable.  This is another great one for me, yeah it’s got some problems to nitpick but overall from concept through execution this was a nice surprise and I’m glad that it was sent my way.

    Cassandra is an orphan. No family and no friends. Nobody to care for her except for an old homeless man names Potnik. Unfortunately, Cassandra is also the villages designates Sin Eater.  She is tasked with the burden of consuming the demons and evil inside every person crossing over to the next life. Cassandra is afraid. It is becoming increasingly difficult to bear one one of the heaviest burdens of all upon her shoulders: living with the sins of others.

    The concept here is completely charming to me.  The idea of a Sin Eater set in a world that’s not quite medieval but close enough and is run by the town's church or high priest or whatever the heck he’s supposed to be is perfectly done.  The characterisation here is pretty good we get a nice look at Cassandra and Potnik, Nik, through the conversation they have with one another.  I would’ve liked to have seen an outside view of her at some point but hey we get the idea that she’s a necessary evil that’s tolerated.

    The interior artwork is cute.  I wish it were a little more detailed and gave us that demon feeling but overall it’s a nice simple thing to look at.  The use of page layouts through their angles and perspective are well done.  I’m a huge fan and supporter of backgrounds and think they do wonders to really help flesh out the story more fully so I wish we’d seen more.  There are some consistency issues, the best page I think is the page we meet Nik and I wish the entire issue had that level of attention given to it.  That should come with time and experience though and I look forward to seeing him grow and mature as an artist.

    That something happens with Cassandra that sets her on a path that will take her outside the city and into the great unexplored is kind of exciting.  The events that we see leading up to that have that have a great vibe to them.  I like the circumstances that lead us to see that her life is forever changed, I mean it’s going to take something extraordinary to cause this kind of upheaval right?  So now we see what triggers that which is inside her and it’s pretty cool.  It does make me think of “you won’t like me when i’m angry” even if it’s more don’t make me afraid, though the same principle applies.

    There are three issues of this out right now so head over to the Insane Store and pick this one up and see for yourself why I’m a huge supporter of their work!

    http://www.insanecomics.com/

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Decisions: the faces of the stranger #1 Advance Review

7/27/2017

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Decisions the faces of the stranger #1 Advance Review
Cosmic Times 2017
On Sale Sept. 2017
Written by Zach Bassett & Martin T Pierro
Based on a story by Zach Bassett
Illustrated by Jeramy Hobbs

    This is an incredibly personal story about Jack as he has to come to grips with his life and finally come terms with everything that has happened and is happening in his life.   There will be many people with whom this will not resonate and then there will be way more than will admit that it is profoundly like their own life.   In case you are wondering I’m the latter.  

    So we open up with Jack at park bathroom where he is thinking and remembering the past.  Starting with the fact that he’s been dumped by his girlfriend and she’s making it clear in no uncertain terms.   This is where Jack’s story diverges into something much different than I think we were thinking it would go.  You see there was someone at the park listening to the conversation Jack was having and moved in like a predator to take advantage of a teenage boy who was upset, hormonal and well he’s a teenager so horny.

    Jack has to come to terms with what happened that day and where it lead him since.  Coming to terms with one’s own sexuality is never easy and when you are gay it’s even harder because you want nothing more than to be seen as “normal.”   So the encounter in that bathroom leads to something Jack could never have predicted and it’s one that’s as painful as anything one can go through.  

    Jack has to deal with this but he’s got two guides to help him along.  One male and one female and they are kind of like the whole Angel/Devil on your shoulders kind of analogy to me.  Never judging or saying what’s right or wrong just making you think and ask and say what the moments we see make him feel.  Two sides of your consciousness if you will and to be fair they really do a marvelous job in guiding without interfering in how Jack reacts to that which he needs to.  A strong person can do this like Jack does, alone, but more often than not it's too hard or difficult and the way this presented is so powerful to me.

    This is a black and white book and it should be.  The nature of the story should be seen in this manner.  Jeramy does a very nice job making the everyday folks look, act and feel like your normal middle American family, one that we can all see and relate to.  His use of page layouts, angles and perspective are commendable!  There are some powerful moments visually that are seen in such ways that it’s unmistakable.  Kudos for the work on this here.

    The characterisation is superbly done.  From the way Jack sees his parents to Brian, his new friend, and how what he’s been doing has changed his way of life.  Not feeling like he has people to turn to, a man paying him attention and doing things to him physically and emotionally that cause him to mix up how he sees and feels.  I mean when we’re young we do honestly have that whole sex=love kind of mentality that we outgrow, well most of us do.  But add in how this happens to Jack and it’s something else entirely.

    Zach tells a very personal story about Jack, a conglomeration of everyone who opened up and told him their stories.  About realising they were gay, the first time they had sex and how sex was equated with love and even in the midst of abuse.  His, Jack’s, decision to seek counselling and open up to his family and how love and respect, for oneself, comes into play is so important.  To never feel like you are alone or what you’ve gone through or are going through is so bad you need to do something horribly drastic.  This is one that you CANNOT miss.

    Raw, powerful, stark and honest storytelling dealing with abuse, finding yourself and learning you are stronger than you think and that no one is ever truly alone.

    Please order this book and have your friends order it, buy a slew of copies take them to schools with LGBTQ clubs and make sure they read this.  We need to make the world a better place to grow up in, now more than ever.  Decisions: The Faces of the Stranger is in the current (July) Preview catalog (page 329 and the Diamond order code is: JUL171649).


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Alien Bounty Hunter #1

7/27/2017

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Alien Bounty Hunter #1
Vault Comics 2017
Written by Adrian Wassel & David Booher
Illustrated by Nick Robles
Lettered by Deron Bennett

    Tasked with capturing the most wanted fugitive in the universe, Ben Madsen (from Arcadia, California) must track his mark through a city filled with dangerous aliens (definitely not from Arcadia, California)— right here on Earth.

    Now Imagine that Area 51 was a distraction, something for the conspiracy theorists to obsess on and people to keep looking at all the while there’s really a place where Aliens are being held and it’s far away from prying eyes surrounded by nothing but frozen tundra.   Now what happens when Earthlings, us, are left in charge of an intergalactic prison?  I mean someone would need a crash course in those species and how to maintain a facility and ways of actually keeping them up right?  Okay so we’re guessing here because well we don’t know, yet, and as it turns out the you know what has hit the fan and it’s time to scramble and find a way to keep this under wraps and in control.

    This premise is spectacular!  Add in Ben Madsen as we meet him and this is one of not only the weeks highlight books but it’s a prime example of why I keep screaming about small press companies.  This is what you want in your comic books people!  The characters are reasonable, plausible, likeable and the way that the boys write them, see characterisation, is so gosh darn on point it’s not funny.  There’s more action and adventure that we can relate to here than in any Tom Cruise movie ever made--yes combined.  Plus the lead is more a guy you’d like to have a beer with.

    Then there’s the interior artwork.  Nick does some really impressive work here and that he’s lays it down and finishes it all up by himself makes it more so.  I like the use of page layouts how he frames the pages, uses angles and perspective as well as providing backgrounds so we can see the bigger picture of what’s going on around them.  The attention to detail is great to see and it makes not only the backgrounds but the faces, facial expressions and body language so much more expressive.  Then there’s the creativity and imagination on display here and I can’t wait to see more of that as the series progresses.

    This is an introductory issue, meaning it’s supposed to introduce us to it’s premise, main character(s) and kind of show us where the book is going to go.  So far it surpasses most other first issues I’ve read.  Not only do we see what Ben is about, what matters to him and a few of the key people in his life but we learn about what he’s being tasked with.  That he’s been on the secret government organisations radar for a long time and that it was inevitable that he be drawn into something.  

It’s woven in such a way that seems to give us all we want and need and so much more.  So much so that when it ends you wish this were one of those giant sized first issue specials because you just aren’t ready for it to end.  You want to see more, you want to see this mysterious alien city in the middle of frozen nowhere.  You want to get a peek at these aliens and what they look like.  Seriously you are left with such a wanting and need type feeling when this is over and that’s a sign of strong solid storytelling.

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Your Pal Archie #1

7/26/2017

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Your Pal Archie #1
Archie Comics 2017
Written & Inked by Ty Templeton
Penciled by Dan Parent
Coloured by Andre Szymanowicz
Lettered by Jack Morelli

    So we get two stories here and while it’s very much like the original Archie books Dan really makes this feel like it’s current, like the updated version where the characters have a more realistic look.  Not surprisingly he manages to make te updated looks more appealing than what we’ve been seeing in the ongoing series.  Love Archie’s new do and that it has that perfect blend between comics and the show.

    In the first story Jughead tests the bonds of friendship when he wants to learn to drive.   This is too funny I love what Ty does with this.   While Jughead isn’t as lazy as we think he is, not after his own series anyway, he does tend to take the easy way out.  So naturally when it comes to something like driving well it’s going to be a tad more difficult than he expects.  

    The second story is the start of a multi-issue arc.  It’s also one that i’m totally in love with as Veronica ditched Archie to take someone else to the Opera.  This of course sets Archie off and he’s got an idea on how to win her attention back.  It’s cute, funny and all kinds of perfectly suited in any Archie Universe.

    This is abso-freakin-lutely delightful!  From the originality of the stories through the story development and encompassing the characterisation Ty just found a way to make this feel like the Archie we’ve known and loved for years while keeping it fresh and now.   While this may feature Archie, it’s his world we all just live in it, that doesn’t mean we don’t see everyone else as they do appear and will throughout the run.  

    I’ve already said how much I love Dan’s pencils but it’s not just that.  His eye for storytelling is among the best in the business and the way he uses page layouts, angles, perspective and even backgrounds help tell the story so much more fully.  Also that the kids have their readily classic identifiable yet updated looks really is amazing.  

    Archie is taking their time putting out their books and from what i’m seeing since the relaunch is that they really have this passion for what we get to see.  Granted the horror line needs to come out more frequently but on the whole we’re still getting some of the best examples of friendship, learning to understand our friends, their needs and how they make us better people whether we know it or not.   Ty found a way to fully embody everything that is the classic Archie and bring it to us here.

    One half hour comedy formula the other more of an ongoing soap opera type story and either way you’re going to fall in love with this Archie all over again too!  Classic misunderstandings, overreaching and definitely overreacting are all on display and it’s never been more fun!

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Faith and the Future Force #1

7/26/2017

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Faith and the Future Force #1
Valiant Entertainment 2017
Written by Jody Houser
Illustrated by Stephen Segovia & Barry Kitson
Coloured by Ulises Arreola
Lettered by Dave Sharpe

    Faith “Zephyr” Herbert – former member of Unity, current Harbinger Renegade, and Los Angeles’ #1 superhero – is the universe’s last, best chance at survival! Centuries from today, a devious artificial intelligence has unleashed a blistering attack on the very foundations of time …one that is the unwriting history from beginning to end! Now, with her options exhausted, Neela Sethi, Timewalker – the self-appointed protector of what is and will be – has returned to the 21st century to recruit Earth’s greatest champions of today and tomorrow to oppose this existential threat…and she needs Faith to lead them! But why Faith? And why now?

    Not to poo poo on anyone’s parade but I was kind of hoping for the return of Rai and the Future Force.  I mean get Faith is popular but let’s not oversaturate her and make us all lose some interest.  That being said wow okay so it does make a little sense that Neela has come for Faith because well girl power and all that jazz.  If it were Ivar we might have gotten Rai instead we don’t rightly know.

    Well it’s nice to see that Neela hasn’t changed one little bit.  She’s still pushy, demanding and doesn’t tell you much that you need to know.  I mean it’s a good thing Faith is such a Comicon and Dr. Who nerd because this encounter really is right up her alley.  Though I will admit that the way Jody has this whole thing playing out is rather interesting.  Time Travel can be tricky, messy and a downright bitch if you don’t get it right or at least understandable.  So it’s nice to see how she tackled this and makes it work.  

    I do like the interiors here.  The use of page layouts with their angles, perspective and utilisation of the backgrounds really make the ebb and flow of the story move nicely.  The attention to detail is fantastic the weight of the linework and how it’s used to express emotions is delightful.   Though I do wonder always wonder how they get the wigs to look that good on these characters cause mine never seem to lay quite like these!  Then of course there’s the *spoiler alert* evil robot and his effects that make me laugh, which is a great thing.  Lest I forget the new
Sidekick Neela’s got yeah some great creativity and imagination there!
    
    So it may be Faith calling all her friends in to help her on a lifelong dream mission to save all of time and space.  Well if this first issue is any indication of what’s to come well then we’re in for a great time!  

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Van Helsing vs. The Werewolf #1

7/26/2017

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Van Helsing vs. The Werewolf #1
Zenescope Entertainment 2017
Written by Chuck Dixon
Illustrated by Allan Otero
Coloured by Robby Bevard
Lettered by Taylor Esposito of Ghost Glyph Studios

    Liesel Van Helsing is the daughter of the famed vampire slayer Abraham Van Helsing. As both a genius inventor and a skilled hunter, she has taken on Dracula, Frankenstein, even the Mummy of Amun-Ra and survived. Now, her next battle begins against one of the deadliest of supernatural hunters to exist, The Werewolf.

    Well now welcome to the world of Liesel, Chuck I’m going to enjoy your stay!  Already we’re seeing something different than we’ve seen in the past.  While we have had a great opportunity to see her become established in this world Chuck’s decided to expand her detective skills and kind of stealthy activity that is more fitting a cat burglar than Liesel but still also works just as well.   I like seeing another side of her being fleshed out so that she’s constantly growing and evolving every time that we see here it keeps her fresh, exciting and a joy to read.

    Chuck is also exploring other parts of the world right off the bat with this story.  It takes Liesel to China thanks to a book well really nothing more than a codex for a much larger more detailed book which now has Liesel’s attention.  Still I like how she acquires the information and how she goes about getting the information she’s seeking.  Plus she’s halfway around the world from her native London or her NYC residence so she’s essentially off on her own.  

We all know, or at least should know, Liesel’s history and being her father’s daughter how she’s THE vampire hunter around.  However as we all know Vampires aren’t the only supernatural creatures in this world and after having faced Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and a Mummy it’s time to keep the Universal Monsters theme going.  Now Red is leading her own team and comes from a Werewolf so we we aren’t strangers to them existing.  So what’s going to set this encounter apart from what we’ve seen in the past?  Offhand I’d say ferocity and violence in it’s attack and possibly it’s bloodlust but that’s just a guess.

I like the work Allan does on the interiors here as well.  His eye for capturing detail and in using backgrounds is so wonderful to see.   Plus Liesel and Special Agent Wu She Hao both are dressed like smart women and not sexualised, well more so than normal, which is delightful to see.  His use of page layouts through their angles and perspective is done extremely well and I gotta say the way he’s framing the story and making it flow is equally as impressive.

Could Liesle and Agent Wu be after the same thing?  Time will tell and could this sword that caught her attention really be used to help rid the world of the vampire plague or is there more to it than meets the eye?  I wouldn’t mind seeing Liesel be some sort of modern day relic hunter searching out those relics that could be used to control the monster populations that are on the rise.  It would give her direction and purpose after all the stuff she’s had to go though lately.  

I’m in people, Chuck’s writing is something to savour and this is off to the kind of start that could boost her popularity even further.

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Spencer & Locke #4

7/25/2017

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Spencer & Locke #4
Action Lab Danger Zone 2017
Written by David Pepose
Illustrated by Jorge Santiago, Jr.
Coloured by Jasen Smith
Lettered by Colin Bell

    The end is nigh, as Spencer and Locke square off against Locke’s crime lord father, Augustus, with a child’s life hanging in the balance! Can Locke survive against these overwhelming odds? Does he even want to? And who killed Sophie Jenkins? Find out here in this explosive finale!

    Sometimes when your dad is the biggest drug guy in town you might have daddy issues.  Locke yeah he’s got em all right and we get a front row seat to seeing how this father and son are going to work things out here.  Of course there are twists and turn through it as daddy seems to know about his son than Locke ever realised himself.  Or perhaps Locke realised it but dismissed it.  

Though I will say what David does with the writing here is spectacular because it really does convey all the emotion and feeling that hits you like a ton of bricks.  His characterisation throughout has been utterly phenomenal to see and be a part of.  Also that we see Spencer take on a larger role with this issue was interesting to see.  From seeing how much Locke relied upon him as a child to his being instrumental in the safety of Hero and how much she’ll end up relying upon him it’s such strong writing.

I am a fan of the interiors here while they are reminiscent of the all-ages style that Action Lab is known for the adult twinge of the subject matter plays a nice role here.  The use of colour and the facial expressions are what really sell the darkness of what we see.  The way page layouts are utilised through angles and perspective are so well done.  I’d like more backgrounds but that’s me and sometimes the darkness behind the characters is better.  

They say save the best for last and the guys certainly did that here, not only is this the climax of the story and end of the first adventure but it’s also got the most revelations, twists and turns that i’ve ever seen.  It really is one of the most intense and stunning issues i’ve ever had the pleasure to read.  I mean this would be my perfect example to give to someone and say read this and tell me you don’t more.   

Action Lab has become the home of some incredibly strong and well done franchises and the Danger Zone is a great place to get some stories that only feel familiar on the surface.  With strong concept, premise and execution Spencer & Locke should now take it’s place among the most interesting of the detective genre stories.  You won’t believe how this unfolds, ends and leaves things as the whole sordid affair is finally laid to rest.

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The Courier #4

7/24/2017

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The Courier #4 (of 5)
Zenescope Entertainment 2017
Written by Ralph Tedesco
Illustrated by J.G. Miranda
Coloured by Bryan Valenza
Lettered by Kurt Hathaway

    Almost three decades after the virus hit, the world between sectors is overrun by raiders, outlaws and monstrous beings called “Primals.” Couriers are the key to trade as they navigate the extremely dangerous terrain between strongholds to deliver goods to the wealthy. And Eve Harper is maybe the best there is. But when Eve takes a job delivering a package to untrustworthy buyers, she soon realizes that this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew.

    Eve and Franklin make an odd but likeable duo.  I know she wasn’t planning on taking on an apprentice or making a friend but strange things are afoot out here.  Without the money to head back to Tar Heel, which is coincidentally where Franklin wants to go, what are Eve’s options right now?  What Ralph has been doing by bringing us the microcosm of this post apocalyptic world really has been done extremely well.  It makes me want to know more as there are other cities and strongholds out there to explore.

    The characterisation is nicely done as well.  Aside from the whole pacing, structure and development of the story we’re seeing the characters as people we like, root for and can relate to, yes even in this world.   This is the smart storytelling that i’ve loved seeing come out of Zenescope over the last few years.  This is the future of storytelling that is going to garner new fans and excite old ones as the horror is real in ways that are both obvious and subtle.  Yes subtle because sometimes the actions of people are more horrific than those of so-called monsters and it’s up to you to decide which is which.

    J.G. lays down some impressive linework here.  Really like the weight of the work we see and how the expressive and emotive the characters are.  It’s got a great comic book style to it but then there are moments that the creativity, imagination and horror aspects play beautifully across the page.  The way he’s utilised the layouts through angles and perspective has been great to see.  While personally i’d like to see more backgrounds what we get is solid stuff.

    I think this is a great example of the future of comics.  It isn’t monthly series it’s a series of arcs to tell stories.  So volume after volume comes out to tell the complete arc and then we get some time off till the next arc is ready.  It gives the company a chance to see how the series as whole sold and even the trade paperback to determine the viability of doing more.  Plus it gives the creators a chance to look at the characters through a fresh set of eyes time and again.  

    It’s books like this one that keeps me coming back to Zenescope time and time again.  It’s intelligent, fun and interesting storytelling that is able to capture the mind and imagination of it’s reader so very well.  

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Britannia We Who Are About To Die #4

7/24/2017

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Britannia We Who Are About To Die #4
Valiant Entertainment 2017
Written by Peter Milligan
Illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp, Ryan Lee & Roberto De La Torre
Coloured by Frankie D’Armata
Lettered by Dave Sharpe

    The horrifying truth behind Rome’s grisly string of murders has finally come to light… but will Antonius Axia and his mysterious new partner – the gladiator Achillia – be able to stomach it? It’s a race against the clock to stop a serial killer – who may very well be the vengeful spirit of Apollo himself — before it strikes again! But should Antonius and Achillia fail in their mission, they’ll condemn not only Rome…but those Antonius holds dear as well.

    It’s books like this one that make me miss the old standard of a mini-series being six issues long.  Granted Peter doesn’t need six issues to tell the story and it does give JJ Ryp a chance to recharge but for people like me it would be so nice.   Just the fact that Antonius is the world’s first detective is enough to hold my interest but wow can Peter weave into that the gods in such a way to make it all seem connected and natural.  

    So while Nero and his advisor’s try to place the blame for all that’s happening on Rubria and her Vestal Virgins things begin to heat up.  I think the multiple angles that Peter manages to throw into the story is amazingly well done.  Yes this Antonius’ book primarily but Nero is Emperor, for now, and Rubria is the head of the Vestal Virgins so they too play large roles in society at this juncture.  The way that we see the back stabbing and machinations of those around them makes for interesting story possibilities.  

    I’m a huge Juan Jose Ryp fan and have been since the first time I saw his work.  The attention to detail that he brings to everything he does is astonishing to see come to life.  The little things like the pimple things on Nero’s face or the way the folds of cloth lay and the sheerness of some material comes across so beautifully.  Most folks take those for granted but it’s really the little details that make the whole thing so successful.  Plus while there’s no nudity per se the male body when it comes to the imagery of the Gods is strong and unapologetic and that’s a refreshing thing to see.

    You have to admire the way Antonious sees the things that transpire throughout this book.  I mean from the moment with his sons help that he realises he doesn’t believe in the Gods and that they cannot kill him to how he’s able to see through the mist as it were is really rather interesting.  While we don’t see the exact thought process it’s clear that it’s there and we can sense it’s logical nature.  It’s part of the fun of the stories that we can see how his viewpoint now differentiates from the norm and how that not only affects him but those around him.

    With his son and he getting closer and bonding and with the events of the issue with Achillia there could very well be more detectioners on the horizon.   It would be a welcome thing to see him pass on the knowledge forcing him to talk through how he sees things instead of relying on the magic the Virgins gave him.  

    This makes a highlight of the month for me because the book is just that good, strong and fascinating storytelling.  

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Demons #4

7/24/2017

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Demons #4
Insane Comics 2017
Written by Tyler Carpenter
Illustrated by Trevis Martinez
Lettered & Coloured by Tyler Carpenter

    So what i’ve been enjoying about this isn’t the fact that Demons are real though let’s be honest it’s a bonus, no it’s the whole dynamic between father and son.  Regardless of what happens in life there’s a bond between parent and child that no matter how much you wish to sever you’ll never be able to.  No matter how angry you get with them the love that lies underneath is stronger.  I like that Tyler has explored that relationship here and how Ace has all this pent up anger and resentment and now that he’s in the midst of learning the unabridged truth well it’s something he could never have expected.

    A good story has many factors to it but it’s really how believable and relatable to the characters are.  That Tyler is able to deliver to us such characters who are in the middle of trying to save the world from the forces of hell well that’s pretty impressive.  I mean I like that James threw himself into being a preacher and Ace resents him for that and the loss of his mother without knowing the real reason why.   Throw in Agent Waters and we’ve really had a nice interesting little group of characters here.

    Also I really like that Tyler has been telling this so that it’s happened in days.  This is issue four and maybe what two days have passed.  It’s the way it should be not suddenly they’ve had time to regroup, research and find a weakness, no it’s fly by the seat of your pants storytelling where decisions are made spur of the moment and there will be consequences to them.  It’s real and honest stuff and it’s extremely nice to see.  Then there’s also the fact that there are questions about life, faith and the loss of your way in life that also get addressed here making it feel extremely personal.

    Trevis does his best god bless him and he’s got a manga influence to his work that’s interesting to see.  I will say he needs to use backgrounds more and fill up that blank space in panels until his work on faces and such is a bit stronger.  All that does is call attention to faults in his work.  Also there needs to be a little more consistency in what we see in characters from panel to panel, that conversation in the car for instance shows hair styles in ways that don’t seem possibly natural.  Unless it’s just Aces hair that has that Japanese Spike to it.

    So the story takes a very unexpected turn this issue.  Ace has a lot to deal with when it comes to the realisation that his parents lives were much more complicated than he could have ever dreamed of.  Also the fact that his father tells him of his mother leaving them to be a part of the organization that Agent Waters is well yeah it’s a bit coincidental and fitting.  Though that’s just the beginning, literally, of what he’s going to have to deal with.

    I like Ace he handles all this as well as can be expected of him and possibly a bit better.  This is a good solid series and yes it has kinks that need ironing out and as Trevis gets more comfortable and able to work within deadlines he can expand what we see.  It’s a nice book to see how creators are able to make breaking into the business and establishing themselves.  Solid premise, pacing, storytelling and characterisation make for interesting reading.

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