#low 3

Everything about this title feels brand new, futuristic yet modern, gorgeous to look at as the dialogue flows seamlessly through the world these artists are creating. After the first issue I thought we’d be getting a story of revenge but instead Remender and Tocchini have switched gears the past two issues and have delivered a heart-felt story of survival in the face of danger. Stel is the constant optimist. When everyone around her has given up and surrendered to their every desire before their lives become extinct, she keeps trudging forward; keeps holding out hope that they can start anew despite the facts suggesting otherwise. She is a sympathetic character that has proven she doesn’t need or want our sympathy. She just wants people to try because there’s no point in giving up. Remender has stated that the heartbreak has only just begun so I continue reading this story despite the danger of being hit hard emotionally, but it’s such a fantastic world full or rich characters that it’s too hard to put down.

The panels that Tocchini gives us in this issue are phenomenal as Remender gives him the ultimate world for him to play in. Every issue has looked breathtakingly fantastic, but Greg somehow finds a way to up the ante. Each page has a cinematic feel to it and you’re left believing you are right there with these characters going on this adventure.

A strong series that shows no signs of letting up.