But for the most part, this is a character driven story - that actually doesn't feel too decompressed at all. Remember the cliffhanger from last issue? Resolved. And quickly. In many other modern comics, we'd hold onto the conflict with these two characters - and only get to the point when we really attack Mr. Twist at the end of the first arc. Instead, we get rid of them, and even bring Twist into the story by the end. By the way - that guy is a hard nosed dude. Loved how he executed the tailor. Would he really do that? Don't know. Also, loved the continuing homages to the best parts of the original Shadowman. All these stories feel reverential - and a new path. Last comment? That shot of Jack reflected through the mirror? Brilliant.
Well, it is interesting.
Mads and I felt like this may have been the strongest of the four New U books we read this month. I liked Star Brand better, but she didn't. It has made some serious ground - and it does do some pretty bold things in the art this month. That is some serious growth forward. But at six issues in, it was probably much too late. The concept of being lost in his dream is really explored for one of the first times - and that's an interesting idea. And the cover is an oddity, but... The issue as a whole doesn't really advance the character.