I really like this cloak and dagger stuff. This issue we learn how they select a new Knight for the Black Queen. It seems that they gather up some Pawns, and then they put them through hell to see who lasts to the end. They're trained, tortured, beat up by their own people, they have to overcome the environment and each other, and in the end the final two fight until only one's left standing. We also learn in this issue that Alan is stepping down as the White King, after he got Veto'd by the President last issue. But he has nominated Mr. Terrific to take his place. Michael is really torn up though, because even though he'd really like to stay to make sure Checkmate stays on track, he is head over heels in love with Sasha the Black Queen. So basically if he was to take the position, their love would be forbidden. So what do they do? There also seems to be something going on between Beatriz and Amanda Waller. Beatriz wants out, but Waller seems to have something on her. Something about Corvalho. I really like the more realistic approach DC is taking to Checkmate this time, as apposed to it's last incarnation. It's very realistic and thrilling. I could also see it on the Big Screen, filmed in a James Bond, or MI type movie.
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