This series is proof that some people just get better with age. Simonson? The man still has it. Martin? Even just the colors are worth the price of admission. Plus, everything is so metal.
What’s so heartbreaking about the Cyborg comic is how hard it’s trying to be more than it is. It desperately wants to be a comic about character and people more than action or sci-fi concepts, but it all falls completely flat.
Younger readers who liked the show will probably still find something to enjoy in this comic adaptation, though the absence of Greg’s comedy and weirdness will be a big let down.
Thoughtfully developed, this book does for Ninjak what none of his other tales have yet done for him: made him completely admirable and likeable. This story is a must-read, especially for fans of the larger Valiant Universe.
Lighter on quotable quips or humorous internet commentary than past issues, it attempts to get a little more serious than it may be capable of and the unfortunate fallout is the inexplicable small shifts in characterizations found within.
Not really sure what Kot should do. Until he learns what Valiant is all about (and also the characters) we can only hope he is not allowed anywhere near a Valiant book again. At least not with the unchecked character destructive freedom he was given on Dead Drop.
As we wind down on this series, fans of the original and people who haven’t read it, should be able to enjoy what Guggenheim and company have accomplished.
This is another stellar chapter in “The Darkseid War”! It’s hard to imagine anyone not reading this phenomenal issue, especially if they’ve been following the story. This series continues to be a must-buy!
