The delivery guy strikes again and takes out even more of the racist terrorists! As we learn more of the mind-numbing master plan from the Sons of Liberty. We realize these nationalists are in over their head and not too bright. However, they still have hostages that need to be saved, and Agent McKenzie Queen has one ace up his sleeve. The delivery guy turns out to be a black ops agent named Morgan, and he has finally gained access to the building. It’s only a matter of time before the bad guys have a full-blown problem on their hands.
Dispatched #4 – Written By B. Clay Moore – Art By Daniel Gete – Colors By Lee Loughridge – Letters By Andworld Design - Edited By Maggie Howell - Published By Ignition Press
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
WRITING:
This story has such a fun and exciting premise, it’s hard not to get lost in it. B. Clay Moore takes a hostage/terrorist story, injects it with some humor and absurdities, and then gives it some real kickass action. What the story may be lacking in one area, another more than makes up for it. Our hero, being a former black ops soldier who is now a delivery guy, harkens back to Under Siege. Just like in that movie the absurdity of the dynamic between the two jobs is enough to catch your attention. Add to that Moore’s perfect timing with the humor he injects into the story and you have quite an interesting story. But he doesn’t stop there as the action and violence are second to known. By the end of the issue, you are already ready for the next installment.
ARTWORK:
The artwork does a great job of conveying the story and what Moore is going for. Daniel Gete does an amazing job of showing how the human drama surrounding the hostage situation is playing out. The level of urgency that the authorities are giving to the situation, as well as the concern of the hostages make this seem real. The fight scene in the garage feels gritty and visceral, which really gets the readers’ blood boiling. Gete doesn’t shy away from the details of the violence or their aftermath. My only minor criticism is the humor is such a big part of the story, it would be cool if it came through in the artwork a little more. Although the dryer nature of said artwork does lend itself to making the absurd slightly more absurd. Lee Loughridge’s color selections are unassuming and fit the more serious themes of the story. The colors make this series look like a tv show out of the 1970’s or 80’s. At the end of the day the artwork does what it needs to do and compliments the story very well and brings this world that Moore & Gete have created to life.
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Final Thoughts:
Dispatched #4 delivers a fun mix of kickass action, well-timed humor, and a hostage situation that keeps the stakes high. B. Clay Moore makes the unlikely delivery-guy hero easy to root for, while Daniel Gete brings a gritty edge to the violence and human drama. Lee Loughridge’s colors round things out with a retro look that fits the story well. I would like to see a little more of the humor reflected in the artwork, but the serious visuals also make the absurd moments hit in their own way. With Morgan finally inside the building, the next issue can’t get here soon enough! Grab a copy well your at the shop this week and enjoy this unique story.
FINAL GRADE: 8.8/10
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