Review: The Precinct #3
Mort and Jo dive deeper into the mystery of the steampunk monstrosities, while danger lurks around the corner! A dangerous new opponent makes his move, and our heroes face off against an army of mechanical spiders. Not everyone is going to survive, so find out who lives and who dies in the thrilling new steampunk series from Frank J. Barbiere and Crizam Zamora.
The worlds of mysticism and steampunk continue to collide, as a new player emerges from the shadows. Mort and Joe continue finding, a dangerous dwarf who was making the large steampunk monsters. Of course as they do that, another murder occurs at the legs of mechanical spiders, removing a powerful figure from the alchemy academy. I’m curious to see how the story written by Frank J. Barbiere develops further, with only two issues left after this.
The art and story, intertwine as more machines appear. Even the machines change in size, and complexity as the plot continues to develop around an atmosphere, of machines, magic, and murder. Despite the change in size, and complexity they still manage to retain a degree of realism. That’s all due to the talent of Crizam Zamora. I will admit the cover is gorgeous, managing to display the collision of steampunk and magic. Well done Sergio Davila.
Story: Frank J. Barbiere Art: Crizam Zamora
Story: 8.5 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy
Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
The Precinct #2 starts with a bang. Thrown straight into action with fire, peril and danger, Mortimer Hill is in a sticky situation. It’s a good job that he has the annoying Acolyte, Josephine Winters with him: although I don’t know if Hill would agree.
In the sprawling, steampunk metropolis of the big city, it’s up to one group to keep the peace and uphold the law-the officers of The Precinct! Mortimer Hill is a veteran officer who has busted his fair share of criminals, but when mechanical monsters start causing trouble he’ll need to use all his wits (and brawn!) to get to the heart of the mystery. Along with his new partner-a representative from the enigmatic Alchemy Academy-Mort will face the biggest case of his career-and the most dangerous!
Mystery. Suspense. Monsters. Packed full of drama this first issue lures the reader into a world of steam powered machines and murder. The main character has a duty to protect the city from attacks, but from who? The motives of the attacker are unknown, as is the identity, yet it is Mortimer Hill’s job to answer these questions, and more importantly, prevent an escalation.
