BLOOD & THUNDER #11 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is still trying to grasp all that she has learned about her past and origins. Desmiox reveals more to her and tells her that all he wants is to get away from the Earther’s and she should too. With the battle that is raging inside of her, will Akeldama choose her heritage or her upbringing?
Blood & Thunder #11 - Written By Benito Cereno – Art By E.J. Su - Colors By Msassyk – Letters By Rus Wooton - Created By Robert Kirkman, Benito Cereno, and E.J. Su - Edited By Nachie - Published By Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
Credit: Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Akeldama is in shock from what Yara and Desmiox are telling her, and she does not want to believe her adopted family is terrible. She questions Desmiox about the weapon he’s after, and that’s when he reveals that there is no weapon. Instead, he was after a rare flower that gives the person that has it the ability to travel anywhere, they can imagine. He reveals that he doesn’t want to go home because his original home planet is Metro-1. Instead, he just wants to get away from the Earther’s at all costs. After hearing this Akeldama decides that she wants Yara to teach her to read and she wants to learn about history. Unfortunately, the IPPF shows up and Akeldama gets a front row seat to what Desmiox forewarned her about.
WRITING:
This issue really hits the reader with a strong message that should resonate with them after putting the issue down. Benito Cereno has done a good job of mixing in a message into this series, but this issue thrusts it to the forefront in a big way. It is a message that applies more than ever, and we should heed this warning before it’s too late. Outside of the message, we learn more about Desmiox and what is driving him. But let’s be honest the message is front and center and for better or worse the main event of this issue.
ARTWORK:
A key strength of Blood & Thunder is E.J. Su’s detailed, inventive artwork, which consistently brings new worlds and characters to life. In this installment, his illustrations remain central, helping to deliver the message that the story portrays. Msassyk’s bold colors further elevate the visuals, enhancing both tone and emotion throughout the story.
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Final Thoughts:
Blood & Thunder #11 delivers one hell of a message and is one that we all can learn from. Taking nothing away from the message, which in my opinion deserves to be the star of the show in this case. But unfortunately, outside of the message this issue offers nothing else of importance. With that said I think that the message is so strong and so needed that this should be an issue everyone picks up this week at the shops.
FINAL GRADE: 8/10
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