Review: POSTAL DELIVERANCE #2 Stylishly Handles Cause And Effect

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Retribution, punishment, and guilt haunt the pages in the second issue of Image/Top Cow’s Postal Deliverance. The consequences of actions taken in the first issue shape the violent events of this issue and the central characters are forced to reflect on what they have done.

POSTAL DELIVERANCE #2 Stylishly Handles Cause And Effect — POSTAL DELIVERANCE #2 Credit: Image/Top Cow

After Effects of Going Postal

Last month Eric turned up in Eden full of fight and anger. He refused to be told what to do and stamped his dominance on the town with a bloodbath in the bar. When Mark and Maggie turn up, in their roles of Major and Sheriff respectively, they are forced with a confrontation neither of them want.

Meanwhile, Laura has found a new ‘son’ to raise but can she only teach him violence?

Bryan Hill splits the comic into two, each half documenting the psychology of Mark, even though he isn’t even in the second act. In the first act the reader is shown the two faces of Mark. The first is the public, Mayoral face; this is cold, calculated, and harsh when dealing with lawbreakers. In the very first issue of Postal, Laura’s punishment of criminals was a focal point and that moment is recalled in this issue. Marks treatment of Eric is brutal and, in some ways, more of a punishment than the public sacrifice adopted by Laura when she ruled the town.

The second face expresses Mark’s internal struggle with regret for what he has done and the weight of his responsibilities. Hill uses Mark’s internal monologue to give the reader an insight into the character and how he has matured over time.

Laura’s story is also filled with regret but in her case it is the regret of leaving and her inability to let go of her son. Hill compares and contrasts the mother and son’s lives to broaden their characters and link them through the violence that has surrounded them.

Violence Illustrated

Postal Deliverance’s biggest asset is the realism brought to the story in large part due to Raffaele Ienco’s art work. His fine, detailed lines create highly complex characterisations. The emotional reactions of the character’s shine through each panel and page. Anger, hatred, respect and worry are all expressed through the cast’s acting. The drama is brought to each scene by the visuals and the detailed attention Ienco gives to the characters.

The coloring is very naturalistic until the portrayal of violent acts. Then the violence is heightened by the stark, single color backgrounds. Shades of yellow, turning to orange and finally to red depending on the extremity of the violence.

This approach allows Ienco to signal the disturbing moments and draw them out from the page. The impact of a baseball bat, for example, is accentuated by the simple, signifying color of the background. It focuses the reader’s attention on the act, allowing them to react in revulsion before the narrative moves on to the consequences. As a result, that single moment in time is extended, drawn out to uncomfortable lengths.

One visual element to look out for is the encroaching black shadows, creeping ever closer to the characters. They are like omens of doom surrounding and trapping the characters, sealing their fate. They are created using thick black, cross hatched lines that become denser as certain actions are played out; as if certain choices determine the future of the cast.

The lettering provided by Troy Peteri fits the tone of the comic. Postal Deliverance is a very dry, matter-of-fact, comic and the straight forward lettering reflects this. The speech balloons are fairly uniform which makes any change stand out more. This allows Troy Peteri to draw particular emphasis to a certain speech or panel without too much alteration to the lettering.

Conclusion

Postal has come a long way since its first issue in 2015 and this latest issue is one of the best so far in the series. A straightforward visual approach allows the writer and artists to subtly tweak an aspect of the narrative to create a greater impact. A small inserted panel, or slight wobble on a speech balloon stands out and draws the reader’s attention because it is so out of place in the otherwise organised page.

The plot is intriguing and the storytelling is effective. It may not be the easiest jumping on point for new readers but there is plenty for everyone to get their teeth into.

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IRONHEART #9 – Check Out The First 5 Pages (Exclusive Preview)

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Matthew Sardo

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August 8, 2019

Ironheart #9 hits your local comic book store on August 14, but thanks to Marvel Comics, Monkeys Fighting Robots has an exclusive five-page preview.

About the issue:
Guest-Starring Shuri!
Hot on the trail of the Ten Rings and trying to stop whatever destruction they have planned, Ironheart pays a visit to Wakanda…but doesn’t exactly hit it off with Princess Shuri. And a new ally may be able to shed some light on the story of Midnight’s Fire.

Ironheart #9 is written by Eve L. Ewing, with art by Luciano Vecchio, Geoffo handled layout, Matt Milla is the color artist, and Clayton Cowles was in charge of letters and production.

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Are you reading Ironheart, what do you think of the series so far? Comment below with your thoughts.

Riri Williams, created by Brian Michael Bendis and designed by Mike Deodato, first appeared in Invincible Iron Man Vol. 2 #7, written by Bendis and drawn by Deodato. She then made her first significant appearance two issues later.

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MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #9 – Check Out The First 4 Pages (Exclusive Preview)

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Matthew Sardo

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August 8, 2019

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9 hits your local comic book store on August 14, but thanks to Marvel Comics, Monkeys Fighting Robots has an exclusive four-page preview.

About the issue:
If Miles is going to escape this new villain, their shadowy masters and diabolical tests, he’ll need help! Good thing his dad’s a former Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And there’s no price Jeff wouldn’t pay to get his son back. But the trade may come back to haunt them, as one of the most formidable foes Miles has EVER faced RETURNS!

Saladin Ahmed and Javi Garrón are the storytellers in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9, David Curiel handled colors, and Cory Petit put the words down on the pages. This is the last issue to feature a cover by Into the Spider-Verse art director Patrick O’Keefe.

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Are you reading Miles Morales: Spider-Man, what do you think of the series eight issues in? Comment below with your thoughts.

Miles Gonzalo Morales was created in 2011 by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli, with input by Marvel’s then-editor-in-chief Axel Alonso. Miles first appeared in Ultimate Fallout #4 (August 2011), following the death of Peter Parker.

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Review: DEAD END KIDS #2 Peels Back The Layers On This Murder Mystery

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Anthony Composto - EIC

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Dead End Kids #2 is out August 21st from Source Point Press, and it’s a haunting reminder of the scars that connect us all and make us human.

As the mystery of Ben’s death begins to unravel, the characters all reflect on their past tragedies and hardships. The series is by writer Frank Gogol and artist Nenad Cviticanin, with letters by Sean Rinehart. The cover is by Criss Madd, and Paul Allor edits the comic.

This issue of Dead End Kids jumps around in time a bit. In the present day, Murphy, Amanda, and Tank investigate their local bully Bulmer’s involvement in Ben’s death. As they do so, the reader gets to take a peek into each character’s past. We get to see why Murphy is so resentful of his foster parents. We see Tank’s parents learn about his heart condition. Even Bulmer gets his turn.

Gogol and Cviticanin flesh out their cast through these flashbacks. The reader learns what makes the characters tick; we’re peeling back their layers. It makes them feel more real, and it builds sympathy, even for the characters that we may have labeled “villains” after the first issue.

Moreover, it connects all the characters, showing that they all have these scars. That seems to be the core message of Dead End Kids: that we all have these traumas that shape who we are. It’s what makes us human. It connects all of us in real life, just as it connects these characters, and it would do us well to remember that more often.

It’s a very personal, and very intimate issue. Yet the present day story – the murder investigation – balances this intimacy with plenty of excitement and intrigue. The murder mystery is the driving force of the plot, and by giving us more insight into these characters, Gogol makes us care more about the outcome.

Cviticanin’s art is a unique blend of cartoony and realistic, which also helps the audience build a connection to the characters. The cartoony aspect allows readers to see themselves in the characters. Then, when Cviticanin adds some additional detail, it helps deliver the intensity. This is an emotional comic, and words can only carry it so far. The art needs to evoke feeling, and Cviticanin’s work does just that. His colors are soft, which adds an almost dreamlike feeling to the atmosphere, playing opposite this otherwise realistic and intense world.

If you like murder mysteries, emotional dramas, or coming-of-age stories in the vein of Stand By Me, you owe it yourself to check out Dead End Kids. Issue one has already sold out; don’t miss out on this cult classic in the making!

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Review: THE KITCHEN Needs A Little Remodeling, But It’s Still Watchable

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Eric Trigg

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The Kitchen has several good elements that aren’t put together in the best manner. Andrea Berloff, who co-wrote Straight Outta Compton, makes her directional debut here. Sadly, this late 1970’s crime thriller feels like it never goes anywhere.

Based on the DC Vertigo comic book miniseries, The Kitchen follows Claire, Kathy, and Ruby, the wives of New York mobsters, as they oversee the operations after their husbands are caught and sent to prison. Written and directed by Berloff, the film stars Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Common, Myk Watford, and Domhnall Gleeson. The Kitchen’s premise is similar to last year’s critically successful hit, Widows. Both films depict a group of women cleaning up the remains left by their significant others. However, while Widows knew what it wanted to do, The Kitchen struggles to find its footing and purpose.

Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, and Melissa McCarthy in THE KITCHEN

Berloff did not write a film about three women baking in the kitchen, much to the surprise of no one if you saw the trailers. In the past, Berloff has participated in several moderately successful projects and even received an Oscar nomination for her contributions to 2015’s Straight Outta Compton. Her latest outing is a gritty 1970’s gangster movie set in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. The Kitchen’s screenplay is tense, violent and humorous at times, but this combination doesn’t flow that well on-screen.

Scenes go from being really intense one second to awkward and hysterical, which doesn’t work because it happens so fast. The tone of the film is inconsistent, which is fine in most cases, but The Kitchen isn’t balancing it out properly. The script feels overstuffed at points, as the conflict changes more than it should and the film continues this pattern up until the last few minutes. It becomes difficult to care about anything these women get involved in because not enough time is spent on any of the conflicts.

Regardless of that, the performances from Moss, McCarthy, and Haddish are so well done. Each woman starts out dependent on their husbands because that’s all they knew, but they all find their own independence in the end. McCarthy stars as Kathy, a mother who has issues with self-confidence. Moss stars as Claire, a woman who has suffered enough abuse and decides to get even. Haddish stars as Ruby, a very quiet individual who finds her voice and becomes fearless. With a cast including Haddish and McCarthy, there was no way the performances would be anything less than admirable.

Tiffany Haddish, Melissa McCarthy, and Elisabeth Moss in THE KITCHEN

Berloff shouldn’t call it quits as a director, but she should probably use this film to remind herself what not to do next time. As mentioned above, the tone of the film is horribly balanced. Berloff has the potential to do great work behind a camera, and there are a few instances of it here in The Kitchen. However, there are too many scenes and instances that feel out of place compared to what happened prior or mere seconds earlier. For instance, following a near-rape encounter, a laughable scene is then focused on for far too long, and it doesn’t gel well. The way it is shot makes it difficult to understand what direction the narrative is going to go in.

The Kitchen is constantly building towards something that never comes to fruition, and just when it seems like business is about to pick up….the credits appear. A well-acted gangster film that couldn’t seem to find its purpose is ultimately what it feels like, but thankfully, an ensemble trio of well-recognized actresses makes it all worth it. So, while The Kitchen isn’t a complete mess, it could use some cleaning here and there.

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Review: AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 Is A Fire Breathing Blast of Superhero Fun

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Manuel Gomez

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AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 From Marvel Comics brings creators Greg Pak, Jeff Parker, Nico Leon, Carlo Pagulayan, Federico Blee, Jason Paz and Dono Sanchez-Almara together to introduce the 616’s latest team of young heroes from across the pacific and answer the question as to where the original Agents of Atlas are.

The AGENTS OF ATLAS debut in their own series as AMADEUS CHO, SILK, SHANG-CHI, WAVE, JIMMY WOO and all your favorites defend the cross-Asian portal city of Pan against the science-magic threat of one of Marvel’s classic villains! Classic science-magic superhero fun combined with young and old heroes from multiple lands clashing with one another, fighting monsters and maybe saving the world along the way! And who is ISAAC IKEDA, the Protector of Pan?

PLUS: Where are the original AGENTS OF ATLAS? Namora, M-11, Gorilla Man and Marvel Boy in an all-new top-secret mission!

Agents of Atlas #1

‘The Portal City of Pan’ Part 1
Written by: Greg Pak
Art by: Nico Leon
Colors by: Federico Blee
Letters by: Joe Sabino

‘Behind The Veil’
Written by: Jeff Parker
Art by: Carlo Pagulayan
Inks by: Jason Paz
Colors by: Dono Sanchez-Almara
Letters by: Joe Sabino

Writing

Split into two stories, Agents of Atlas is a fast and entertaining read. In the first segment (The Portal City of Pan) writer Greg Pak brings his talent for showcasing young characters to the forefront. From the very first page, the scribe is able to create true chemistry and dynamics between his cast of young characters. They are likable and relatable, especially as a team in the early stages of being a unit. Brawn and Silk are highlights as the defacto dual leaders of the group. There’s also some good banter and a nice sense of levity and humor that gives everything a fun and snappy feel. Pak is also developing a nice mystery here, introducing new character Issac Ikeda, the defender of Pan; plus Jimmy Woo and motherfucking dragons working behind the scenes. That’s right, dragons! War of The Realms brought fantasy to almost every corner of the MU, and it’s great to see a title embracing that and mixing it up with superhero action. The title is also tied to Sword Master, another new Marvel title from Pak that has a very similar feel and goals to Agents of Atlas. It all feels like a cool little corner of the MU that is new and refreshing.

The second segment (Behind The Veil) finds Agents of Atlas veteran Jeff Parker tackling the current whereabouts of the original Agents of Atlas. Veil is a shorter read but Parker easily finds himself comfortable with these tried and true characters. It also shows readers how bizarre and unique the Agents are as a group. It’s great to see these characters on the page again.

Art

In the ‘The Portal City of Pan’ Nico Leon and Federico Blee create a sleek and streamlined look that adds a lot of movement and energy to the narrative. The images pop and move, the delicate and think linework creating a light feeling that is propulsive and exciting. And man do they draw some awesome looking dragons together.

‘Behind The Veil’, illustrated by Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz and Dono Sanchez-Almara has a very similar feel but also feels weightier. That makes sense as these are older characters and that added weight to the art and colors emphasis this is a team with history.

Both stories feature great layout work, with clean and well-placed panels and borders. It’s just solid, great looking modern comic book storytelling.

Conclusion

Marvel seems to be spinning a bunch of fun titles out of War of The Realms, and Agent’s of Atlas might easily be the best one yet. It’s a nice little corner of the MU being showcased here and if you are looking for something different and fun, give Agents of Atlas #1 a try.

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Review: RONIN ISLAND #5: A Test Of Loyalties

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Corey Patterson

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RONIN ISLAND #5, hitting comic book stores on August 7th, details the ramifications of issue #4’s huge reveal. In said issue, Hana uncovers the secret behind the Byonin’s creation and the Shogun’s role in the process. Now the young samurai must decide whether to continue fighting for the immoral overlord or risk certain death in the wilderness.

Story

Greg Pak frames the current events of this story around a series of flashbacks from Hana and Kenichi’s past. The reader sees each child’s perspective when Kenichi’s mother finds the two playing together, no doubt astonished by her choice to rip her son away from the girl. The scene reeks of both racism and class stratification that reflects the ugly attitudes often seen in our own world; it also gives Kenichi his first test of loyalty.

These flashbacks give readers context into Hana and Kenichi’s adversarial relationship. This adds to Hana’s contempt for the upper echelons of society, specifically the Shogun and his army. She eventually confronts General Sato and demands he explain why he continues to remain loyal to the man who mutated his own people into Byonin. At this the hardened warrior unearths a startling revelation: ” Loyalty’s got nothing to do with it. I just know what the alternative is.”

While Hana is fighting Byonin and debating the merits of staying with the Shogun, Kenichi races as fast as he can to Ronin Island. He’s taken it upon himself to warn them of the Shogun’s treachery and the Byonin menace. But a run in with bandits may put his life in mortal danger.

Art

Giannis Milonogiannis’ penciling, Irma Kniivila’s coloring, and Simon Bowland’s lettering fit perfectly with the narrative laid out by Pak. Milonogiannis’ drawings of Hana’s flashback scenes are beautifully simple, reflecting the innocence of her and Kenichi’s childhood. As the story progresses Kniivila adds in darker hues to signify how much more complex and dangerous their lives have become in this post-Byonin world. Bowland, not to be outdone, makes effective use of bold lettering to drive home the main themes of the story as they arise in character dialogue.

Comic Covers

Milonogiannis and MSASSYK’s main cover places the focus on Kenichi as he faces the terrors of the burned wilderness; Ethan Young’s preorder cover also features the young warrior but uses a monochromatic sketching reminiscent of historic East Asian art forms. Kris Anka’s unlocked retailer variant cover places the brave Hana in the midst of the Shogun’s warriors, giving her an expression of uncertainty as she contemplates why she’s fighting for the unjust ruler.

Conclusion

RONIN ISLAND #5 adds further complexities to Hana and Kenichi’s fight against the Byonin by revealing even more depths of the Shogun’s nefarious schemes. We’re anxious to see what becomes of Ronin Island once the Shogun/Byonin finally reach it.

What did you think of Hana and Kenichi’s flashback scenes? Let us know in the comments below!

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Review: Strange Planetary Divorce Case is the focus in DOOM PATROL WEIGHT OF THE WORLDS #2

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Jose "Jody" Cardona

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The Doom Patrol’s bizarre adventure is both a blessing and a curse for readers.

The Doom Patrol has returned, and they have a new destination. After the events of the Milk Wars, the team has worked to find themselves. Negative Man adopted a puppy, Cliff Steele(Robotman) has gone back to see his mother, and Jane gets a crazy new idea. This idea involves the team piling into Casey’s ambulance and fly off into space to save planets. After quick convincing, almost the entire team heads off, except for Cliff. The former Robotman realizes he’s left too many bad memories and relationships to go on. Thinking his only good was as Robotman, he drives off a cliff. Will the team get their favorite robot back?

**Some Spoilers Below**

Story:

We open our story with the return of Robotman after Casey finds his car crash. Keeg, Negative Man’s spirit, reveals to Cliff that he had been working on an upgraded version of his body. The body includes upgrades that will be unlocked for every act of kindness Cliff does. We also learn that after adopting Hank, Negative Man has been full of positive energy.

While that might be fine for most people, it does cause an issue for Keeg as he can no longer enter Trainor. That same positive energy eventually breaks free and gets lost inside Dannyland. Before they can find the positives, the Doom Patrol heads off to meet a pair of sentient planet headed people to assist in their space divorce.

If I didn’t stress the bizarre nature of this book before, it practically speaks for itself now. It’s a tough story to follow if you are not used to the Doom Patrol, but it is one that is intriguing. We have moments of fleshing out the characters that we don’t often get with comics. Cliff accepting his role as Robotman, Trainor explaining how his life had turned around thanks to Hank, and even the Planetary divorce is full of these more profound character moments.

That leads me to my biggest problem with the issue: three stories in one normal-sized issue. We had to jam Cliff’s rebirth, Trainor’s positivity change, and a space divorce case into your standard 20+ pages. This wouldn’t be as much of a problem if it weren’t for the fact one was glossed over, and a deus ex machina saved the other. The remaining storyline does show a lot of promise, but it is a tad irritating to watch to other potential stories get tossed aside.

Art:

James Harvey continues to impress with his illustrations for the Doom Patrol. While it doesn’t have the cartoonish nature of Nick Derrington’s style, this style is better used for the more dramatic character moments. The reveal of Cliff’s return as Robotman is heartbreaking, and you can tell it hurts for him thanks to the detail Harvey put in. Derrington had those moments too, but his style was more suited to the bizarre nature rather than dramatic moments.

Harvey’s best work comes in the form of his two-page spreads. The first is a map of the entirety of Dannyland, which gives nods to the previous series and details the whole of the park. It’s only to show how massive Danny is, but it’s nice to see the level of detail put in. The second two-page is the deus ex machina mentioned in the Story section. While I won’t go into great detail about what saves the day, it’s illustrated beautifully while still capturing the bizarre nature of the book.

Conclusion:

This issue is a good follow up to the first issue, but I hesitate to call it a great one. While the dramatic, humanizing moments for Cliff and Trainor are well done, there isn’t much of an overarching plot to get invested in.

While it’s still early in the series, it appears that it will be following the Doom Patrol on random adventures. That can work under the right circumstances, but the question is how long it can keep it up. The art is quite good, but I don’t think it will be enough to carry the series as a whole. I enjoyed myself, but we need to get an actual arc forming soon, or this return is going to fizzle out.

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How Science and Magic Combine In COGNITION VOL. 1

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Cat Wyatt

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COGNITION VOL. 1 brings magic and science together into one dark and thrilling volume. Fans of the dark and mysterious will love delving into the depths of this one.

Have you ever craved a series that combines the steampunk and the occult? Something that’s both new and dark and oh so compelling? What about comic fans out there that have a soft spot for Johann Kraus? Cognition will fulfill all of those needs, and then some.

Cognition is a dark steampunk fantasy, full of the occult, science, and some fascinating characters. Set in the Victorian era, this series explores the occult using a very unique lens. The tales inside are beautiful and more than a little bit eerie.

The series follows a set of British Occult Secret Service agents, but there are two characters in particular that are truly notable. One is a steam-powered automaton housing a human soul. And the other is a possessed mouse.

An unlikely bond highlighted on the cover of Cognition #0

Ken Reynolds weaves together a deeply disturbing and fascinating tale here. His characters orbit and inhabit the occult in ways rarely ever seen. Each Secret Service agent is truly unique and fascinating.

Cognition Vol. 1 contains issue zero through four of the series. These issues were a delight to read and did an excellent job of introducing us to the characters and to the world itself.

There are many familiar elements taken and placed into this series – yet they’re warped into something new. The end result was something both familiar and twisted, leaving us feeling somewhat disturbed. It was elegantly done.

The British Occult Secret Service is here to help.

As for the art in Cognition Vol. 1…it was sublime. The choice to go with pure black and white was daring and brilliant. And we do mean black and white. Not sepia. Not grayscale. Black and white and nothing else. Whether or not this was intentional, the color palette left us feeling like a commentary on good versus evil, black and white.

Sam Bentley is the man behind that decision and several others. He brought Reynolds’ work to life in this series. And you can see his passion in every detail. The artwork was bold in a way that only solid shapes and colors can provide. It added an unexpected weight to the tales. It was very effective.

Cognition Vol. 1 was a dark and fascinating read. And with the variety of tales that were told, it’s guaranteed that there’s a plot that will touch and linger with each of its readers. It’ll be interesting to see how far Cognition pushes the boundaries of its plot.

Cognition is every bit as dark and foreboding as this cover indicates.

Cognition Vol. 1 is currently running a Kickstarted project for a few days yet. Here there hoping to bundle the first five issues of the series – the very ones discussed above. If you’re curious to see more of this world, be sure to check it out!

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How CHAMPIONS #8 Gains and Loses a Hero

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Cat Wyatt

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CHAMPIONS #8 is out this week from Marvel Comics, and the issue is a poignant reminder for how our young heroes’ team is constantly changing and evolving. And that there’s always a new danger on the horizon they must face.

Kid Nova takes the forefront for this cover in Champions #8

***SPOILER WARNING***

For those that haven’t been following along until now, the Champions has faced a lot of changes as of late. They’ve gained a lot of team members, but they’ve lost some as well. One can only hope that those that have stepped down (Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man) will eventually come back around to the team.

Along with the gains and the losses, characters and their powers have been fluctuating. Some characters have lost their powers, while others have managed to change their state or status. In short, it’s a whole lot to keep up with.

This issue was a poignant reminder that the changes to the team are not over. Once again we’re seeing a shift in powers…as well as a new wrench into the mix. Naturally, everyone is going to assume that there’s something larger going on here – but that just means that there’s another mess for the Champions to resolve. Sooner rather than later, ideally.

You can see the current active characters if you look to the left.

Jim Zub did an excellent job of weaving several plots together in this issue. Sam’s plot seems to be resolved (but we’ve thought that before, so only time will tell). Meanwhile, Miles and Kamala’s plots are still up in the air. And now there’s something new to deal with – whatever is going on with Riri.

All of that would have been more than enough to deal with. Yet Zub threw in a few repeating antagonists as well. They weren’t really all that important to the plot. Mostly they were there as a lightning rod for hate. Which works for us.

Now we’re just left wondering how the team will resolve this – and if the missing teammates will come back to help. We don’t yet know how long this plot will run for, but it’s sure to through the young heroes through a loop or two.

Irontheart and a crash ship…this doesn’t look great, does it?

The artwork for Champions #8 was vibrant and full of life. Despite the relatively large cast, it’s never difficult to tell who is who. Credit should be given to the artists for that one. Steven Cummings provided the line art, while Marcio Menyz did the coloring. Meanwhile, VC’s Clayton Cowles did the lettering for this issue.

There were a lot of different powers that had to be portrayed in this issue, and our artistic team did an excellent job of it. The fight scenes were a sight to behold. There were some odd moments in the fighting – mostly revolving around a certain characters’ punches (was that a power, or was it speed being portrayed?). But otherwise, everything looked great.

Champions #8 was a fun issue that resolved and set up plots all in one. It’s always risky when an issue tries to handle both, but when done right it does pay off. And this is one of those times. There wasn’t a dull moment to be had, and fans are left looking forward to seeing what happens next.

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