This issue is a good example of what I call "retro-active continuity". I'm not faulting Image or Todd McFarlane. Everyone's doing it now. Basically, they tell a story from a long time ago . . that nobodies ever heard of until now . . and introduce a character that, until this point, has been completely insignificant. But, since they want to use this character as a current protagonist, they introduce them into the storyline at a time when their involvement would've made more sense. Then, the reasoning is, they've bidden their time until the moment is perfect for them to strike. Voila' . . you have continuity and motive built in to their first appearance. What more could you ask for? Anyways, this issue, we're introduce to a breed of vampire . . well, that's the closest thing that they're to, but they claim they aren't. Anyways, they're supposedly older than the vampire line, but they've stayed hidden all these years so nobody even knows that they exist. Somehow, or by someone, they've been pulled in to this war with Spawn. It appears their bite is more lethal than a normal vampire's so this one, Severin, has been brought back from oblivion with one task in mind . . to bite the Hellspawn. And just as quickly . . he's taken out. From what I understand, from coming attractions, somehow this is going to turn Spawn's symbiont costume against him. I'm not sure how that will diminish him, or reduce his powers, but, I would guess, that's the motive. I'm really glad that David Hine has taken over on the stories in this title. He's been doing a tremendous job. I'm also very impressed with Brian Haberlin's pencils. They're very crisp and clean, and it really brings a whole new look to this book. Can you believe we're approaching #200? That's amazing. Anyways, I thought it was a great issue. It seems to be a spring-board for a new direction. We'll have to wait and see where it takes us.
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