I'm really enjoying the story that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is presenting us with here. I especially like the focus on the relationship between Warren and his friend Andrew. It's kind of a friendship built on necessity . . for both of them . . but, I feel it's grown from there. Obviously, though, his nemesis, Brandon, is going to exploit that friendship to get back at him. I can see that coming from a mile away. And it looks like Warren will help Andrew with his little problem with Father Reynolds. Then, of course, there's the little 'x' factor thing going on with this guy in Nebraska who appears to be hunting mutants. He's using his own mutant, Mary Margaret, as a tracker of sorts. Apparently she has visions, or dreams, or a combination that helps give the guy the insight he needs to find them. He believes that he's setting their souls free, and is delivering god's wrath. Whatever! So far he's had hints, or glimpse's of Warren, but he doesn't know yet who or where he is. I'm sure that'll build up to the final issue. But I gotta' say, to me, the real star of this book is Adam Pollina. His artwork on this series is tremendous. I've been a huge fan of his for some time now, but on this series . . he's really outdone himself. He has more of a sketch style to his stuff this time around. I'm not sure what he's doing different, but it's really looking nice. There's a 2-page spread, on pages 8 & 9, where Warren's finally revealing his wings to Andrew, and . . . it is spectacular. Andrew turns around to view his friends secret and Warren looks like an angel that's descended from heaven. It really is a fantastic spread. Also throughout the book, as on the cover, Adam is adorning his panels with this tapestry like designs, or ornaments. It really gives the book a neat look. I started this series because I enjoy this character, but I gotta admit I never expected to like it this much. I just thought it would be another origin series. If you're not picking it up . . you really should. You won't be disappointed.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Angel: Revelations #3 - Marvel
I'm really enjoying the story that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is presenting us with here. I especially like the focus on the relationship between Warren and his friend Andrew. It's kind of a friendship built on necessity . . for both of them . . but, I feel it's grown from there. Obviously, though, his nemesis, Brandon, is going to exploit that friendship to get back at him. I can see that coming from a mile away. And it looks like Warren will help Andrew with his little problem with Father Reynolds. Then, of course, there's the little 'x' factor thing going on with this guy in Nebraska who appears to be hunting mutants. He's using his own mutant, Mary Margaret, as a tracker of sorts. Apparently she has visions, or dreams, or a combination that helps give the guy the insight he needs to find them. He believes that he's setting their souls free, and is delivering god's wrath. Whatever! So far he's had hints, or glimpse's of Warren, but he doesn't know yet who or where he is. I'm sure that'll build up to the final issue. But I gotta' say, to me, the real star of this book is Adam Pollina. His artwork on this series is tremendous. I've been a huge fan of his for some time now, but on this series . . he's really outdone himself. He has more of a sketch style to his stuff this time around. I'm not sure what he's doing different, but it's really looking nice. There's a 2-page spread, on pages 8 & 9, where Warren's finally revealing his wings to Andrew, and . . . it is spectacular. Andrew turns around to view his friends secret and Warren looks like an angel that's descended from heaven. It really is a fantastic spread. Also throughout the book, as on the cover, Adam is adorning his panels with this tapestry like designs, or ornaments. It really gives the book a neat look. I started this series because I enjoy this character, but I gotta admit I never expected to like it this much. I just thought it would be another origin series. If you're not picking it up . . you really should. You won't be disappointed.
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