Gen13 #30 - WildStorm

This issue we finally move past the " . . cannabis-fueled, post-apocalyptic skate-park" of the last couple of issues. It was interesting, but overall kind of a waste of time. However, it did introduce a new member to our little clan here, Breakdown . . or, Goo? I guess she's a Gen14. This issue the team, or 'family', is stuck in an RV with Megan and Dr Cross. They've been following our group for a little while now, but they basically pulled their butts out of the fire at the skate-park. Dr Cross is trying to help Caitlin recover from her recent injuries. He thinks that she may have the Warhol virus, but . . we don't know that for sure yet. But his real intent is to try to use the Gen13's attributes to help him with his aging problem. Megan and he are both clones, but his body has gone into this rapid aging thing. Anyways, on their way to Tranquility, they've come across this town in Iowa, Alice, which seems to have it's own team of protectors, the Fearsmiths. But they're really just operatives of someone called the Redeemer. He has this floating island, Palatin Hill up in the atmosphere where he's got all these young 'supers' he calls the Paladins. "It's the safest place on Earth right now. We're the Paladins and we're going to train you how to properly use your super-abilities." So he's offered them training, plus a place to stay, new uniforms, and . . real food. What's not to like about this place? Other than that they were forced to come here? Well, at the end of the issue Redeemer decides it's time to teach these kids their first lesson . . . humility . . as he knocks Grunge across the room. This story-arc, by Scott Beatty, looks to be a lot more interesting than the last, but . . Mike Huddleston is still the artist. I just don't feel like he's right for this series. That, or his art does absolutely nothing for me. The other problem we have is . . there's no issues listed after #31. I don't think the book is cancelled, but . . I think it's going to go on a short hiatus. Much like it did when the kids jumped into this post-apocalyptic era. The previews are posted through September now, and there's nothing listed. That sucks! I know I've given this book a hard time the last few issues, but . . I still like these characters. I think they're fantastic, but . . they're not living up to their potential right now. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.