Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.
These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.
Logan
The Power Fantasy #2 (Image) – In the second installment of The Power Fantasy, Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijingaard take a step back after Etienne Lux’s assassination of the US president to deal with the ramifications of that event and also start to flesh out the book’s cast of character’s. I love Wijingaard’s distinct design and color palette for each superhuman. Also, Etienne Lux could be one of the all-time great Gillen characters with his passive aggressive approach to having the power of a nuclear arsenal. This is a book driven by conversation and philosophical debates where one false move can lead to destruction. Issue one was definitely flashier, but The Power Fantasy #2 is an important piece of world-building. Also, I love the essays in the back. Overall: 8.0 Verdict: Buy
Dazzler #1 (Marvel) -At long last, we have an Alison Blaire goes on tour and lives the pop star life comic, and Jason Loo, Rafael Loureiro, and Java Tartaglia knock it out of the park. It all starts with Loureiro and Tartaglia’s visuals and choreography that capture everything from a shimmering light show/supervillain battle to a tense sparring session between Dazzler and her head of security, Domino. Loo also explores the marginalized folks as mutant metaphor with the added layer of Dazzler as a pop star. There are sequences with her manager, Wind Dancer, about how to use her abilities at her gig that remind me a lot of how queer artists are told to play down their sexuality to capture their sexuality. But, despite the hate and protests (Kind of feels like reading the Facebook comment section of an article about Chappell Roan.), Dazzler gets to show off her gifts in a beautiful song called “Out and Proud” with lyrics from Jason Loo. He and Rafael Loureiro have captured the almost-tears inducing power of current queer pop artists like Roan, Billie eilish, Renee Rapp, and MUNA in the trappings of superhero comics. Dazzler #1 is a must read for any superhero fan or even if you just like pop girlies. Overall: 9.4 Verdict: Buy (I purchased a copy.)
Discover more from Graphic Policy
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Source: Graphic Policy
