Planetoid #3 Story&Art&Lettering: Ken Garing
The Solicitation
Having made a stand against the cyborg militia, Silas must now lead the tribes in building a settlement.
Preview
Why I Bought It
This comic has just been kicking so much kinds of ass. The story for me has gotten better and the art is just phenomenal Will it continue for another issue?
What I Liked
There are several things to like about this issue. It is a spot on way to have a third issue in a limited series. We take the previously established qua, run the characters through some fast track development, and then finish with a cliffhanger that leads towards the conclusion of the series.
Yes, this issue does go through time rather quickly. Really quickly. But within the story we find out two paths that the comic could have taken. If it didn't establish the city and its people, it would have been Silas hopping around the planet for five issues before finding a way off or dying. Instead, it let one character, Ozender, take that path and provide us with the direction for the next chapter in the book.
The moment that sticks in my mind is the one page of the kite. That just signifies the kind of lifestyle that the people could have always had if they banded together. And they get their moment of happiness before the eventual reminder of the war.
In thinking about how this character is working, it reminds of what Cable from the X-men could have been when he was first introduced. Having not read much of his own books, I'm going with that characterization just from his initial introduction.
And that cover. how could you not look at it and just think about how cool it is? The Frogman just sitting there, all blue against the charcoal colored machines behind him. Just perfect, and really stands out on the shelf.
What I Didn't Like
I'm going with the idea that Ozender left all by himself. Not even another comrade in arms? Sure, he could have been the only one to come back, but really there should have been one or two with him. The pace of the book would have felt off if more went and he was the only one to return though.
Panel to Remember
I'm going with the one page spread of the kite. It was right on, and had its moment. it really showed the apex of the story for me.
Quotable
"Nothing, huh? That sounds really boring." I don't know why, but that one sticks out for me. It happens when Silas walks up to a group of kids and he immediately builds them the kite. Not the greatest quote ever, but just nice.
Grades
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 10/10
Buy Next Issue: I'm sold for the rest of the series. Let's see where this goes from here.
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