"Last
Born is clearly building up to something incredible". So says John
Collins in his review of Black Mask's psychedelic sci fi comic...
Writer:
Patrick Meaney
Artist:
Eric Zawadzki
Publisher:
Black Mask Studios
After a debut issue that delivered a promising premise, the second issue in the Last Born series, while still developing the plot and characters, is clearly building up to something incredible.
While we met the character of Private Lee at the end of the Issue 1, we learn of his backstory in this edition when he meets Julia, Ford and Eden. Furthermore we get a glimpse of the future from his perspective and thus we learn what has happened to the world. One aspect I liked from the first issue, which was once again acknowledged in Issue 2, was the development of characters who despite the out-of-this-world events that occur, are relatable to the reader. Going out, a one night stands, yet knowledgeable about what must be done in tough situations demonstrates Private Lee as an intriguing character who is far from one dimensional.
As a fan of both time travel, flashbacks and even flash-forwards, there is plenty in the 25 pages to maintain both reader interest but also expanding their knowledge of the characters and situations. What works is, once again, the writing which never loses focus nor credibility. A particular moment worth noting is when Lee describes how the big bang occurred and the evolution of mankind. While this trope is often used self-indulgently in other sci-fi series, it works well in Last Born in order to gain a perspective of the world we live in and how it will never stay the same.
The artwork once again demonstrates beautiful colour which works in this world as it highlights the sheer juxtaposition of the past, present and future and the light and darkness. This effect would otherwise have been different had it been portrayed in a Sin City style black and white with occasional drips of colour.
A brilliant character driven drama with an added mix of human emotion and a world going to hell, further issues should hopefully see these established relationships and ideas develop and even gain a few twists and turns along the way.
Writer:
Patrick Meaney
Artist:
Eric Zawadzki
Publisher:
Black Mask Studios
After a debut issue that delivered a promising premise, the second issue in the Last Born series, while still developing the plot and characters, is clearly building up to something incredible.
While we met the character of Private Lee at the end of the Issue 1, we learn of his backstory in this edition when he meets Julia, Ford and Eden. Furthermore we get a glimpse of the future from his perspective and thus we learn what has happened to the world. One aspect I liked from the first issue, which was once again acknowledged in Issue 2, was the development of characters who despite the out-of-this-world events that occur, are relatable to the reader. Going out, a one night stands, yet knowledgeable about what must be done in tough situations demonstrates Private Lee as an intriguing character who is far from one dimensional.
As a fan of both time travel, flashbacks and even flash-forwards, there is plenty in the 25 pages to maintain both reader interest but also expanding their knowledge of the characters and situations. What works is, once again, the writing which never loses focus nor credibility. A particular moment worth noting is when Lee describes how the big bang occurred and the evolution of mankind. While this trope is often used self-indulgently in other sci-fi series, it works well in Last Born in order to gain a perspective of the world we live in and how it will never stay the same.
The artwork once again demonstrates beautiful colour which works in this world as it highlights the sheer juxtaposition of the past, present and future and the light and darkness. This effect would otherwise have been different had it been portrayed in a Sin City style black and white with occasional drips of colour.
A brilliant character driven drama with an added mix of human emotion and a world going to hell, further issues should hopefully see these established relationships and ideas develop and even gain a few twists and turns along the way.
9/10
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