Elektra, Black, White, & Blood #3 (of 4)
(W) Ann Nocenti, Various (A) Frederico Sabbatini, Various (CA) Paolo Siqueira
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $4.99
Elektra Natchios is the baddest assassin in the Marvel Universe, but some of Mighty Marveldom’s best creators are going to challenge her like never before. Including a CAN’T-MISS tale from none other than industry legend Paul Azaceta, and co-starring a certain Man Without Fear!
Venom: Lethal Protector #1 (of 5)
(W) David Michelinie (A) Ivan Fiorelli (CA) Paolo Siqueira
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $4.99
AN EPIC RETURN!
Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. This all-new story set in the character’s earliest days welcomes Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE back into the symbiote hive with open arms, as he and rising star IVAN FIORELLI unite to tell a new, horrifying tale that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger’s past, but hints at what’s to come in his future!
Earth 2: World’s End #1 kicks off DC Comics third weekly series, taking us to Earth 2 which features heroes and villains that are familiar, but different. Daniel H Wilson, Marguerite Bennett, and Mike Johnson provide writing duty, while Adrian Syaf, Sandra Hope, Danny Miki, Jorge Jimenez, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Paolo Siqueira and Cam Smith provide art.
Earth 2 has already seen its greatest heroes sacrifice themselves – and has had new ones take their place. It’s a world where Superman became its greatest villain and a man named Val-Zod seeks to save it. Huntress and Power Girl have returned to their home to help battle the ever-present threat of Apokolips, and you’ll never know who will live and who will die!
This double sized issue is a fantastic primer to catch you up with what you might have missed in the various series taking place on Earth 2. It shows how Earth 2 became occupied by nefarious forces of Apokolips, and also ties together long-lingering questions and mysteries for longtime Earth 2 and World’s Finest readers.
I stopped reading the various Earth 2 set series a while ago. They were always solid, but I only had so much time to read, and something had to give. So, with a new weekly series, I got a chance to check out what I’ve been missing, and the answer is…. some awesomeness.
This first issue packs a lot in one single issue. Not only does it catch up new readers on everything that’s happened, but also sets the coming story into motion. It’s a great entry point for folks who might not be familiar with what’s happened, and for those who are long time fans, there’s probably enough here for them too. Cramming that all in is impressive to do, and very smart of everyone involved.
That packed in story is backed up by some awesome art. The duties here are split up among many but the style is awesome, with some fantastic visuals that really keeps the pace going and is a feast for the eyes. It’s a great combo of the two.
Death and destruction, invasion and war will follow each week, and whether you’re a hardcore Earth 2 regular or not, you won’t want to miss this fantastic new series.
Story: Daniel H Wilson, Marguerite Bennett, and Mike Johnson Art: Adrian Syaf, Sandra Hope, Danny Miki, Jorge Jimenez, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Paolo Siqueira and Cam Smith
Story: 8 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy
DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
