Friday, August 9, 2013

Lazarus #2

Lazarus #2

Written by Greg Rucka
Art and letters by Michael Lark
Color by Santi Arcas

Review
Why is it that this issue #2 seems to be better than the first issue?

It isn't because we get to finally see some action that builds off from the last issue. For the most part, this is nothing but a war of words in this issue. This is the issue that expands on everything and actually helps world build more. I get the feeling at the end of the issue that a lot of the main players in the series have been introduced and now we are about to get into the meat of the story.

Lark's style is as crisp as ever in this issue. There is a level of emotion in each character's face that begins to become more and more unique the more familiar we get with them. Being able to display a character's personality like that shows some serious skill, and Lark brings it in this book in droves.

There is a special treat at the end of the issue in the letters columns that shows a timeline of the major events in this world to bring them to their current situation. I wonder if people who are waiting for the trade will miss out on those details and I find it to be something that really helps build the narrative. I also like how the letter column is laid out. I actually feel like I'm reading letters as opposed to having multiple columns on the page like a newspaper. It is a nice touch.

Grades
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 9/10
General Feeling After Reading: Enthusiasm rising.
Buy Next Issue: The claws of this book are digging deeper. I'm game.

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