John Flood #6 is a revealing issue that utilizes both the telling script of Justin Jordan, the stunning artwork of Jorge Coelho (whom easily has his most intensely drawn issue) and the colours of Tamra Bonvillain who switches between wide open blue/green skies to red blotches of blood that stain clothes and splatter from the moments of violence.
Ending on yet another cliffhanger, the arrival of John Flood #5 could not have been any more enticing. Things have really begun to escalate after Flood and the still mysterious serial killer came to a head in the last issue, making it appear all the more likely that their stories are bound to end in shedding one another’s blood.
At last, John Flood has come face to face with the mysterious killer whom may or may not have a connection to the people that experimented on Flood and made him the way he is. And just to heighten the intensity of the moment, the very building Flood and the killer find themselves in is being engulfed by an intense wall of flames.
A great understanding of character, tone and space show the greatness that can be found within John Flood. This series is a lot of fun to read with incredibly entertaining characters and moments that are heightened with mystery and intrigue of present and past events.
John Flood #2 (of 6) Written by Justin Jordan Illustrated by Jorge Coelho Colours by Tamra Bonvillain Letters by Ed Dukeshire Published by BOOM! Studios John Flood #2 kicks right back into the story built from the last issue that is less of a focus on the serial killer hunt and more of an exploration into …
John Flood has a very promising beginning that plants enough questions to really wonder what these characters have been through and what direction they are going in. This first issue sets up more than just Flood as an intriguing character, but also his assistant Lyta Brumbaugh. She is entrusted to bring along an ex-cop named Alexander Berry on the hunt for a mass murderer that has been leaving no trace behind on a series of brutal killings. This group of three has the makings of what is sure to be an entertaining and reality-bending ride.
This creative team and book really know how to throw their metaphorical fishing pole into the reader pond, just daring for the bait to receive multiple bites. It is only hopeful at this point that once the hook has been brought back to the surface, the journey through Broken World will turn into a real catch.
Nightbreed comes with dark tones and shows the icky side of humanity. It shows what happens to people who are seen as outcasts or wicked by their appearance. The gloomy settings and world spanning tale allows for the reader to grow with the narrative and want to know more about Nightbreeds. The comic holds the potential to rise to something grand in the next set of the collection.
Secret Identities #1 Story by Jay Faerber & Brian Jones Art by Ilias Kyriazis Colors by Charlie Kirchoff Published by Image Comics The idea of a mole infiltrating a superhero team is nothing new, but watching things unfold from the mole’s point of view is refreshing. Secret Identities #1 introduces readers to an established team …