For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The LORD said to my LORD: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”‘- Acts 2:34-35-Bible

There’s nothing like when people underestimate you from the onset. No matter who you are most people tend to judge others from their preconceived notions. We habitually go into most situations and base them on our experiences and level of knowledge. We basically make an “educated guess” on what will happen next.  This same skill set is used to pre-judge people mostly on appearance and then possibly because they remind you of someone.

In the theater of war, military leaders cull from years of experience, data of the enemy, and military tactical history. Even with this wealth of knowledge sometimes, and actually quite often, the most prepared leaders are outmaneuvered. They cannot count on certain actors what some may call “wild cards,” as they often tip the balance of the battle and rarely is one prepared for contingencies. In the 14^th installment of Uber, the Russians have unleashed their own wild card in battle of the superhumans.

We are taken to Hitler’s bunker, where his dead body is found by his personal military attaché, and with both him and Churchill dead, some new forerunners can seize power. As the reader finds out how the first airship was experimented on and eventually how they perfected the formula. We also find out how the killing of Hitler was no accident, as it had been a long gestating plan of action.

Overall, it’s a thrilling issue that gives readers another Easter egg on what is really going on that the reader won’t see otherwise. The story by Kieron Gillen is clever and enjoyable. The art by Gabriel Andrade is beautiful. Altogether, an excellent entry in this entertaining World War II series.

Story: Kieron Gillen Art: Gabriel Andrade
Story: 10 Art: 9.6 Overall: 9.4 Recommendation: Buy

There is nothing like chase movies where the villain is in constant pursuit of the protagonist. One example has entered the zeitgeist by sparking nostalgia and pulling from the best elements of 80s movies, Stranger Things. The show made adults who grew up in the 1980s feel like the decade they grew up in was something to be proud of and be able to enjoy again. I was one of them and saw that usually most movies and tv shows made fun of the time (primarily because of horrible aesthetics).

Despite the obvious story elements, it brought back the chase story in a way that still excites and intrigues viewers and makes some of us look for the 80s movies that inspired it in the first place. In the 13^th issue of Über, we find Katyusha as she faces the horrors of war in all its gory cruelty and uses that familiar element.

We find Katsuya wandering the wilderness near Ukraine, defenseless and almost out of life, as she saved by an elderly couple. As she regains her consciousness, she slowly bonds with them, eventually finding out that their sons died in this war that she had been fighting for several months. Eventually Russian soldiers come looking for her, who she destroys in minutes. By issue’s end, she destroys an army that comes for her head and eventually leaves them now knowing what happened to Chirchill.

This is one of the best issues in the series that although it feels out of sorts, gives readers a peak into Katyusha’s psyche. The story by Kieron Gillen is intense, riveting, and action packed. The art by Gabriel Andrade is world class and elegant. Overall, this issue serves as a masterclass in character exploration.

Story: Kieron Gillen Art: Gabriel Andrade
Story: 10 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.7 Recommendation: Buy

How does one carry on when change occurs beyond recognition? Some assume that our future is dictated by our past. We see all that came before and assume that we will repeat the cycle. The reality is, the cycle can be broken, as each individual can change their own destiny.

Take for instance familial skirmishes where one family has no idea why they even hate each other but just do. This all can be helped if someone from each side tried to mend things and actually have a true dialogue. These things happen when generations die off and history is lost with them.  In the 12^th issue and the beginning of year 2 of Über we find all three nations rudderless without the men who lead their nations but their bloodlust even more heightened.

We catch up with Stephanie shortly after the massacre in London, as the RAF assess their casualties which includes Churchill. We soon find out that Stephanie has been using  what she learned from the Germans to create a different type of warship in Bletchley. As her ambitions become reckless, almost killing Bletchley, Alan attempts to stop her ,knowing no good can come from extreme measures. By issue’s end, some unexpected news gives Stephanie and Alan pause. Something that will change everything.

Overall, it’s quite an introspective issue that dives into the motivations of one of the main characters Stephanie. The story by Kieron Gillen is gripping and smart. The art by Gabriel Andrade is luminous and elegant. Altogether, an entertaining issue in this saga of superpowered humans in World War II.

Story: Kieron Gillen Art: Gabriel Andrade
Story: 10 Art: 9.5 Overall: 9.6 Recommendation: Buy