Dredd opens with a big splash page. Deller could be the name of a water cooler, it's Al Ewing on script, Higgins on art, but I don't like the colours, no siree bob. As the story unfolds, I think its leading to one thing. It happened after Papillon and after the Alcatraz 3; closure of a prison that has become a mere monument of its former self. And I think this would be a fitting end.
The cover, which is based on the opening break, is a great eye catcher. On further viewing it's "story" dries a little. So it is best to keep reminding yourself of it in short bursts. That way, best satisfied.'Cause it is worked on/out well.
Yeah, Droid Life has got me thinking about BMB's girls and wondering if it's a compliment or a slur.
Shakara does a jack-knife and goes into the beginnings, I'll presume of a very malicious phase for Shakara. Henry's art is a dream as it cuts a figure of the moronically self-deluded captain out of the comic.
Ampney was not good company on the train (on which I read the prog this week,) "demanding filly dolls and, other friends of mine," I mean; it needs more time. It's hearty British nonsense that I want to believe is not going round in circles. His connection with the fat ginger tom, for example, is unfolding out to something.
And for me Necrophim is very like Ampney in every respect but on a whole different level.
All three of these pacers[Ampney, Necrophim and Shakara] are damn fine strips. Really,really good writing and art. They fair better than a lot of drivel that is out there. They have only two problems. They're up against two extraordinary strips- Dredd and Kingdom.
Kingdom is outstanding and my go to strip after Dredd. The three interlocking storylines are so well put together by Abnett and Elson. You've got to read it to believe it. More name-dropping too, extracting earlier set pieces into new mixes.
Talking of name-dropping, I'm particularly fond of El Sombre and look forward to getting my hands on the new book.
Nice star scan and no doubt an honour for Liam, that the crew of 2000ad chose to push it in the prog.
Talking of the crew! It looks like Pye01 is really getting the shreds in damage report. Hehehe as he goes for the Homer Simpson, 30 day trial by soft drinks. Hang in the Pye, if Homer can, anyone can!
Meg 307 next , then.(With returning character, ooooh.)
