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Writer: Paul Jenkins
Art: Carlos Magno
Colors: Michael Garland
Cover: Whilce Portacio
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Price $0.99
In a week where only seven comics were released, Paul Jenkins writes the best book of the week by bringing style and guile to a concept that is on the verge of being played out.
Thirty two heroes and villains are brought to a secret location and none of them remember how they got there. No one has a clue on who would, or could, pull this off and no one is even close to finding a way to escape.
Jenkins blends tension and thought provoking elements to the plot that are not seen in previous incarnations of this model.
The characters are imitations of DC and Marvel’s A-list.
I thought this was the right call for this particular book because the character will resonates more with the reader.
The story is told through the lens of Dragonfly, the Batman character, and he has just done something he vowed never to do. You can probably guess what the “vow” is but the soul of the story deals with how and why these characters will eventually do the same.
Strong character work, perfectly depicted emotions and great action sequences makes Carlos Magno my pick for artist of the week.
The questions produce even more questions without trying too hard and making you think too much. Everything feels like it was seamlessly put together to create an outstanding book. I just hope this series doesn't suffer from first issue-itis. You know, where the first issue rocks and every issue after that sucks?
I don’t even know if that is thing but that’s what I’m calling it. Don’t let us down, Paul!
Grade: A
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