Mini Reviews: Absolute Green Lantern #2 and Godzilla Heist #3

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.

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Absolute Green Lantern #2 (DC) – Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay turn an old, dying alien into a super freaky horror antagonist in Absolute Green Lantern #2. Much of the story is set in flashbacks showing a Frieza-esque Abin Sur wreaking havoc slicing through bodies and Lindsay’s panel layouts too. There’s also a decent mystery vibe going on throughout the whole issue, and Ewing turns the traditional Green Lantern mythos on its heels with the gift of “no fear” being more of a curse than a blessing. I’m not a big Green Lantern guy, but this series definitely has my interest plus I’m digging Jahnoy Lindsay’s manga inspired approach to character design and storytelling. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Godzilla Heist #3 (IDW) – Van Jensen and Kelsey Ramsay kick off the double/triple/quadruple crossing phase of the heist in Godzilla Heist #3. There’s tons of action and mayhem, but the comic doesn’t lose sight of its emotional heart which is that protagonist Pi’s mom (Aka the inventor of Mechagodzilla) was ripped off by the British government, and he’s coming to get his revenge. There are lots of spinning plot plates in Godzilla Heist #3, but they land smoothly for the most part ending on a killer cliffhanger. However, the real treat of the book is the spectacle of Godzilla obliterating London while Pi uses gadgets and tries to manipulate him while trying to get to the prize with all of his body parts intact. Overall: 7.9 Verdict: Buy