Wednesday, July 29, 2009

WildCATS #13 - WildStorm

Ok, the WildCATS have taken most of the refugees out to the forests in Nevada. You remember, they had an adventure there a few issues ago. But the main focus of this story is that the WildCATS are teaming up with Team 7 to go after Tao. We also see the reintroduction of Void and Max Faraday this issue. We don't actually see Max, but . . they are talking about him and his powers. I think he's one of those things they were talking about in the preview . . he's an 'out', in case they want to have a 'reset' for this whole Armageddon business. It's also nice to see Jodi reunited with her dad again. Anyways, their plan is to strike at Tao at his compound in Utah. Right now, though, Tao is near omnipotent. He's been siphoning off Void's, and Providence's energy. But he's doing it slowly . . so it doesn't drive him mad. The team ends up there, and doesn't have to much of a problem with Tao's men, but . . Kenesha jumps the gun and trys to take on Tao herself . . mano-e-mano, as it were. She doesn't really stand much of a chance. However, before he can mess he up to badly, Lynch and company show up, and Spartan reacquaints himself with his old friend . . actually, he's more familiar with the powers than the person . . Void. So Lynch and company pool their resources to strike at Tao, and while they do . . Spartan again absorbs Void and her powers. "Not Spartan. Not anymore. Call me Jack Marlowe." That's an interesting development. This has been one of my favorite WildStorm books for quite a while now. Actually, ever since Jim Lee created them. But . . you have to admit, there were a few flat years in the middle there. However, I feel like we're finally starting to get back on track here. I'm really enjoying these issues, and looking forward to every one. Christos Gage is doing a great job with the story, and the characters. And I really enjoyed the new art team of Shawn Moll and Drew Geraci. They really gave the book a neat feel. Plus . . look at the awesome cover by Ryan Sook. For the $3 cover charge . . . what more could you ask for?

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