CYCLOPS #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Cyclops and Mei are being hunted by the Reavers on behalf of Donald Pierce. Now that they are cornered Cyclops is going to have to use his powers if he wants Mei and himself to survive. Can Cyclops control his blasts without his visor, or will he take them down regardless?
Cyclops #1 - Written By Alex Paknadel – Art By Rogê Antônio – Colors By Fer Sifuentes-Sujo - Letters By VC’s Joe Caramagna - Edited By Darren Shan - Published By Marvel Comics
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Cyclops and Mei are being tracked by the Reavers on the orders of Donald Pierce. As they hunt the two, they discover that one of the Reavers may have gone into business for himself and crossed some lines. But before they can fully address that, they end up finding and corning Cyclops and Mei. With Cyclops being unable to target properly due to his visor being broken, this leaves them at a disadvantage. As the Reavers beat up Cyclops they get their hands on Mei. However, because of some things Cyclops has taught Mei, she does the unthinkable and doesn’t know how to handle the emotions of it. To save her Cyclops must gamble on using his blast without the visor. Can he control his blasts enough to save Mei and the rest of the forced laborers?
WRITING:
This issue ups the ante and really delivers some real suspense as well. Alex Paknadel really captures the internal and external struggles Cyclops finds himself in currently. Relying on a young girl with no real training, having to do everything blindfolded because he has no visor, and having no way of calling back up are all weighing on Cyclops. These struggles lead to a good deal of suspense as the story plays out. However, Paknadel’s best work in this issue is dealing with Mei and her emotions. She’s ready to give up on herself before Cyclops gives her a little focusing exercise. This brings her confidence up until she uses this method to cross a personal line for the first time. Paknadel does a masterful job of capturing that emotional turmoil and using it as a way to bring the reader deeper into this story.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue by Rogê Antônio truly captures the turmoil and struggles of the story. Antônio depicts the action and fighting scenes perfectly, giving the reader a front row seat to the action. But Antônio’s artwork really shines when showing the dramatic scenes that bring the reader closer to the characters. This amplifies the feelings and emotions that are being dealt with in the story. Add in the impeccably chosen colors from Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and you have the recipe for some amazing artwork.
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Final Thoughts:
Cyclops #3 brings a great deal of emotions to this series, and this should draw readers in. Don’t get me wrong, the action and violent scenes are great, but the drama is what should keep you coming back. Not to mention the great artwork and stellar lettering. If this series wasn’t on your radar before, it should be now.
FINAL GRADE: 8.9/10
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