MASTERMINDS #3 (Dark Horse Comics)
The game is picking up and that means it’s getting even more deadly. After escaping one death trap, the players are wanted by the authorities and in need of a place to hide. More importantly they need to find the Masterminds behind the game, so they can clear their names and survive.
Masterminds #3 - Written By Zack Kaplan - Art By Stephen Thompson - Colors By Thiago Rocha – Letters By Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - Edited By Spencer Cushing - Published By Dark Horse Comics
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Edward & Angie are fighting for their lives as they try not to drown. As the room floods more, Edward must submerge himself to solve the puzzle to survive the game. In the nick of time Edward succeeds, but they find out they are wanted by the police. The couple make their way to a friend’s house who is throwing a party, the perfect place to regroup. Angie wants out of the game, but Edward is obsessed with winning and changing his life. Angie decides to stay with him, so he doesn’t have to go at it alone. However, nothing can prepare them for what the Masterminds have up their sleeves.
WRITING:
This issue is a great mix of a whodunit and suspense. Zack Kaplan does an expert job of showing us the mental and physical strains on our 2 main characters. The challenges are tough and deadly. Then we have the mental strain where we find out where Angie and Edwards heads are at. Kaplan does an awesome job of bringing us further into what motivates Edward. The layered nuance of his psyche really makes you evaluate what you think of him.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue is wonderful and matches the story perfectly. Stephen Thompson does an incredible job of bringing the world to life with his art. The geometric shapes make the panels pop off the page. Well, the character design and backgrounds draw your eyes in and make you look for more. The colors are what really make the art pop. Thiago Rocha’s color choices really give the art a unique look, which is very pleasing to the eyes.
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Final Thoughts:
Masterminds #3 is a suspense filled story with a wonderful mystery built into the story. The dichotomy between the two main protagonists allows the reader to better identify with the character that suits them the best. As you feel the mystery unfold, another mystery peaks its head out and sends you back to square one. This is a great book and when you go to the shop, grab a copy of this book and look for the first two issues. Then add this title to your Pull List so you will get the next two issues guaranteed.
FINAL GRADE: 9.5/10
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