Black Science #17

Theres also a fantastic sensation of just sitting back and letting this monumental series unfold, safe in the knowledge that Remender and Scalera have at least fifty issues (at least!) plotted out, and that every character will be given their own unique arc to explore. This is multi-layered science fiction world building of the highest order, perfectly executed by a creative team at the absolute top of their game. Read Full Review

What's interesting to me about this arc is that the location feels like a kind of purgatory. The place is referred to as Godworld, but it really seems like a place where Grant has had to confront himself. He's alone again and has to confront himself over his failings, especially regarding his children. His hangups and fears about kinship and family are all coming to light, and as he travels through this place with his brother, it seems like Grant will have to confront more of those things if he wants to go home. Read Full Review

While still possessing the usual moments of wild action and creature features (as electrically illustrated by Matteo Scalera), overall there's a much more contemplative feel to this installment then what we've seen previously. That same introspection may hinder new readers " Remender's mythology is itself a labyrinthine maze " but as the kick off to a new story it does a fine job in creating questions we want answered. Read Full Review

JBL Reviews

Nov 11, 2015

Decent, but not sure where it will go.