Well . . Deimos is officially back. Last issue Kate used some kind of Atlantean technology to bring him back to life, and then this Mask of Life to restore his memories and emotions. Morgan is talking to Ewan . . remember, he's doing this video journal, or history of Skartaris while he's stuck down here . . and while they're talking Deimos sends a dragon of some sort to attack Jennifer. It's pretty clear to everyone involved that it's Deimos' calling card. And Morgan is quick to jump to arms. 'I had forgotten what life was like when he was around. I confess it's been occasionally dull without a real adversary. A Warlord without a was . . but no more.' Obviously it's a trap, but Morgan and Machiste, Shakira and Tara are all quick to follow him into battle. As well as Ewan who wants to record it all for posterity. However, Morgan and company is expecting a trap, but actually . . it's a diversion. When the get to Deimos' castle they find it deserted. Well . . except for some kind of groundskeeper or something. He says that Deimos and Kate have taken off in the direction of Shamballah. It turns out that rather than attack Morgan directly, Deimos has decided to start with the things that are important to him. They attack Shamballah with a dragon, but . . that too is a distraction. While everyone is out fighting it, Deimos and Kate have snuck into the city and are following the plans of some ancient Atlantean texts. It seems that this is not just a city, but a garrison. They've activated the weapons and turned them on the city itself. I have a feeling by the time Morgan returns, Shamballah will be pretty much destroyed. Mike Grell does both the story and the art this issue, and . . it couldn't look better. I still have to profess that I love this book. Maybe it's the nostalgia. Maybe it's because it's different than most of the other stuff I read. But I love Mike's work, and I think this is one of his best creations. The only problem right now? For Morgan . . I think things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. But that's when this book is the best. I can't wait.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
the Warlord #11 - DC
Well . . Deimos is officially back. Last issue Kate used some kind of Atlantean technology to bring him back to life, and then this Mask of Life to restore his memories and emotions. Morgan is talking to Ewan . . remember, he's doing this video journal, or history of Skartaris while he's stuck down here . . and while they're talking Deimos sends a dragon of some sort to attack Jennifer. It's pretty clear to everyone involved that it's Deimos' calling card. And Morgan is quick to jump to arms. 'I had forgotten what life was like when he was around. I confess it's been occasionally dull without a real adversary. A Warlord without a was . . but no more.' Obviously it's a trap, but Morgan and Machiste, Shakira and Tara are all quick to follow him into battle. As well as Ewan who wants to record it all for posterity. However, Morgan and company is expecting a trap, but actually . . it's a diversion. When the get to Deimos' castle they find it deserted. Well . . except for some kind of groundskeeper or something. He says that Deimos and Kate have taken off in the direction of Shamballah. It turns out that rather than attack Morgan directly, Deimos has decided to start with the things that are important to him. They attack Shamballah with a dragon, but . . that too is a distraction. While everyone is out fighting it, Deimos and Kate have snuck into the city and are following the plans of some ancient Atlantean texts. It seems that this is not just a city, but a garrison. They've activated the weapons and turned them on the city itself. I have a feeling by the time Morgan returns, Shamballah will be pretty much destroyed. Mike Grell does both the story and the art this issue, and . . it couldn't look better. I still have to profess that I love this book. Maybe it's the nostalgia. Maybe it's because it's different than most of the other stuff I read. But I love Mike's work, and I think this is one of his best creations. The only problem right now? For Morgan . . I think things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. But that's when this book is the best. I can't wait.
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