This issue seemed to have a lot more setup than the last, which is ironic since we ended on a cliffhanger. The thing is the first 5 pages help introduce a new villain (or old? Still trying get clarification on that one). Don’t get me wrong, it’s an interesting set-up for sure but it just made the rest of the issue feel short. And I don’t like when a bi-monthly book feels short.
Category: Reviews
The Authority #23
“Mondregon” (No Spoilers)
The Authority…in space! That’s what I’m enjoying the most about this title. With access to The Bleed, The Authority are no strangers to dealing with other-worldly creatures. But with the current arc, it gives the new setting of outer space to do this.
I’m a big sci-fi fan so as I’ve read this Authority title month after month since The Carrier blasted off into space, I can’t help but have memories of Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, and Battlestar Galactica dance through my head as I read. Outer space is such a versatile playground for storytelling and it’s utilizing The Authority in ways they’ve never been used before.
Sparta U.S.A. #4
(SPOILERS) Blue-skinned Nazi’s versus Red-skinned Americans (well, ONE red-skinned American). This is the weird turn this series has taken. What still has me frustrated about this series is that we’re almost done and I’m afraid two issues isn’t going to be enough to wrap up everything that’s been laid out here. Does it have to be? No, but I’d hope for some sort of closure before the end.
Although, I will say Timmons topped his scene from issue 2 of lead character Godfrey standing in the middle of the football stadium, sword drawn with a bonfire in the background. This time Godfrey rides into the stadium on a horse with his sword drawn; followed by his female commandos (which double as his harem).
Wildcats #23
“The Protectorate 1 of 3: Groundwork”
This is the most solid I’ve seen Wildcats in a long time. We are five issues into this creative teams’ run and they continue to deliver each month. I have not walked away from a Wildcats issue of theirs yet and felt disappointed.
What are the strengths here? Well, first off, the debut arc was an all out three-issue battle. This left very little time for character moments and character development which is what some complained about. However, last issue gave us nothing BUT character moments with absolutely no action. It was a great “breather” issue. Here Beechen and Seeley start revving the engines to prepare us for more craziness.