Andrew Kreisberg has taken over the writing of this series. Last issue was his first, but . . it was just kind of a prelude. This issue he gets a little more into the characters. And to bring up a challenge right away he's brought Merlyn back. There's really 2 stories going on here. First is a group of 5 engineers who work for various tech companies, but they all went to college together. There they had developed a future engine together. But they couldn't perfect it. Now, with time, and the help of some components from the various companies that they work for, they're ready to patent it . . and make millions. It turns out one is greedier than the rest and has hired Merlyn to take them out . . $5 mill a piece. Which he accomplishes with great enthusiasm. However, the oil companies have offered Merlyn even more to eliminate them all. Kind of predictable there. And of course you know that eventually Ollie and Dinah take out Merlyn. However, the other part of the story, I don't think, is going to be so neat. It appears, in passing, Ollie saved a woman from being assaulted or something in her apartment. He sees the incident from across the street and takes the guy out through the window. However, because of that incident, she's now developed an obsession with him. To the point where she goes to the scene after Merlyn is taken away and gathers up Ollie's arrows. She uses one to carve an arrow pierced heart on her chest. "Now I have to give you something. To show you . . what you mean to me. I love you!" This woman has crazy written all over her face. Mike Norton does the pencils this issue. They were ok. Like I said, I enjoyed the issue, but . . I did think it was kind of predictable. I'm interested to see how Andrew's going to be handling this series. I'm hoping for the best.
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