![]() ![]() As things stand, if you’re a hardcore Marvel fan, this is a must-read. It’s gorgeously rendered and colored to the point where pages look like works of art. This is character drama first.ĭefenders: Beyond #1 is a good introduction to setting up the key players while establishing some high stakes. ![]() Generally, though, it’s fun to experience Loki’s bubbly personality or Blue Marvel’s juxtaposed stiff personality. Its been revealed who appears on the cliffhanger page, and I can’t help but think casual or new readers will not understand the stakes of his appearance. The deep knowledge you may need could inhibit your enjoyment, but that goes without saying for a book with so many deep-cut characters. Who knows, maybe America’s recent revelation may change in this story. It’s also nice to see Ewing referring to character backstories, new and old reminding us everything changes over time. Some action or scene changing could have upped the ante, but fans of these characters should enjoy the story. The scale of his lair is also well done right out of the gate, capturing the size well.ĭespite the fact that much of this issue is centered on characters talking, entering a scene, and talking, it’s visually stimulating. Lighting is particularly great in the Blue Marvel’s lair, with the character cast in shadow at the start. Al Ewing ( / ju /) is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press and for 2000 AD and Marvel Comics. ![]() Besides the all-black panels with captions and dialogue that enhance the imagination, Rodríguez plays with composition via a few double-page layouts. There are some bold visual choices in this issue as well. ![]()
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