Lightning Lad’s brother Mekt has returned to tell his brother of the prophecy of a new Legion!
Brainiac 1 of 5, Matter-Eater Lad and The Persuaders are hunting down RJ Brande’s killer.
Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy each have their own struggles to deal with. There’s only one thing to say after that:
LONG LIVE THE LEGION!
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3 by Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Tamra Bonvillain & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC COMICS) dives further into the mysteries of the 31st Century.
Let’s take a closer look.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #2 by Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Tamra Bonvillain& Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Williamson sets the stage for a tragic realization of affairs in this chapter. The homecoming of Mekt reveals more danger than good with who’s waiting inside the Ranzz home. Readers watch as the Persuaders lie in wait to question the brash hero. It doesn’t take long for the action to begin. The confrontation also exposes a traitor amongst the ranks. The writing stages this up for a maximum impact. This also diverts the audience just enough for unlikely help to swoop in.
The save allows for Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl to both get in some needed page time. Rokk Krinn’s exposure to power fights also welcomes in familiar names to this new retelling. It provides a great segway into return to Ranzz family drama. The banter between Mekt and Garth shows the false idol pedestal Mekt was sitting on until a startling truth comes out. Williamson pours on the emotional weight until a heartbreaking finish occurs. There is a chilling decree mentioned that sprints into a game-changing moment. It leaves readers speeechless as there is major repercussions forthcoming of what transpired here. An intense read of family and loyalty.
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Sherman and Bonvillain do what they do best: swing for the fences and connect. The Ranzz reunion starts with an optimistic full image. Once the story begins, the disjointed panels walk into a sinking situation. Mekt’s parents looks of disappointment can’t be ignored. Garth’s optimism is a solid counter but gives way to a shocking betrayal via full page shot. Its’ fallout sees back-to-back full pages wrap up this portion on a strong note before detouring focus.
A fantastic two page spread shows two combatants throwing down in a power fight. Sherman’s attention to detail in this image is impressive. Saturn Girl’s brief time provokes a question not ushered in this timeline. The image dialogue tells its’ own tale before resuming main course. The evidence of Brande’s death is exposed on a strong half panel. This leads into a massive standoff where no one holds be]ack their feelings. A solid full page welcomes in more dangers until one enters the game. Longtime LOSH fans will know this character’s intentions via an amazing full page. It leads to a devastating final full page where no one walks away without feeling intensely somber. Another incredible display of visuals.
FINAL GRADE: 9.8
The truth of R.J. Brande’s murder comes to light with dire repercussions for the future. Williamson brings out the heavy weight of family ties with exceptional writing. Sherman and Bonvillain craft amazing art at every turn. An innovative take on the classic DC team that can’t be missed!
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