Full Moon Comix 2018
Surgical Maneuvers
Written by Shawn Gabborin
Illustrated by Daniel Pascual
Coloured by Simon Robins
Objects May Appear Bigger Than They Are
Written by Brockton McKinney
Illustrated by Abel Cicero
Coloured by Yann Perrelet
All Lettering by Micah Myers
It's a magic-versus-might brawl as Dollman and Doctor Mordrid band together against the apprentices of his arch-enemy! Kabal's lost minions are out for blood and they demand their dead master's amulet! It's the space cop/supreme wizard team-up of the century! Plus, the threat of the slime-spraying Creepozoids! Is this Dollman's last adventure?
Well with the success of Action Lab Danger Zone’s take on the Full Moon franchises it’s no wonder that Full Moon has decided to branch out and make their own. More so since they are using the same creators and I have to say that was the smartest move they could’ve done. Once this is over I do hope we’ll be getting a few new series to focus on because I am not sure I remember seeing Doctor Mordrid before and after this issue I want a full six issue arc featuring him, and I'm adamant about that.
Shawn’s take on Doctor Mordrid is phenomenal to me. I loved this issue and how the characterisation is done. How he was able to portray Dollman and the two together and the result of their meeting. This one was full of surprises and I will say that I wanted this to go a lot longer than it did, hence why I want a longer arc. The pacing of the story and how Dollman came into the Doctor’s life and how he left it well it really was a full tale. He made the most of the space allotted and brought a story that was full but never felt stuffed and to be able to do that is pretty damn impressive if you ask me.
The interiors here are really nice as well. I like the style of work that Abel does and how Yann finishes with the colouring. The linework is fantastic and the appearance of the characters here has a very distinct effect on people. There is a creativity to the villains we see and what they can do is beyond delightful. The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels shows off a great eye for storytelling. I think we’re cheated by the lack of backgrounds but what are ya gonna do.
This really makes me want to see more of Doctor Mordrid. From what we learn about him through the dialogue here says there a lot about him that needs to be explored. Sensational characterisation and delightful banter between these people make a good time. Also kudos for the unexpected way they part ways.
Well Brockton takes us on a different kind of journey and for a switch we actually see Dollman’s eyes! This one is interesting for a few reasons and among them is that we see this suit he is wearing I wish we had gotten more time on this so we could see where and how that came about. Plus this Creepozoid and what lives inside it well dayum that’s something you don’t see every day and it is something we need to see more of.
With a different look and take on the character and his characterisation makes me want to kind of see more of Dollman. If he’s this gruff combination of well Dollman (DC) and the Punisher with the gadgetry of 007 then hell yeah sign me up for more. While everyone seems to give him that edgy dark personality I can’t wait to see something more light-hearted.
The interiors here have a much more decidedly horror look, tone and feel to them. I like the scratchy grittiness of the work and yes this feels like it happens in some weird inter-dimensional place because there are literally no backgrounds at all here. What the hell is that about I mean there is no way to determine up, down or sideways and it that diminishes what we experience.
This one felt more like a kind of first person shooter game and there are pluses and minuses in that regard but it introduces the reader to the Creepozoids. Overall this is a great addition to the series as it establishes the franchises that are in existence and what we could possibly be seeing in the future. Oh and this is just all kind of fun, raw unbridled violent fun.