THE SCORCHED #54 (IMAGE COMICS/SPAWN UNIVERSE)
No good deed ever goes without punishment.
The Scorched’s involvement in the Belarus Incident has garnered more attention than they would like. One of those vested parties is the U.S. Government.
Is Jessica Priest ready to make a deal with a new Devil?
THE SCORCHED #54 by Thomas Healy, Raymond Gay , JON DAVID RAMOS & ANDWORLD DESIGN (IMAGE COMICS/MCFARLANE COMICS) continues its’ bold new agenda!
Let’s take a deeper dive into the latest.
THE SCORCHED #54 by Thomas Healy, Raymond Gay , JON DAVID RAMOS & ANDWORLD DESIGN (IMAGE COMICS/MCFARLANE COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Healy brings a new threat into the Spawn Universe with a bold introduction. The Prince Of Cats watching Jessica’s team work through Belarus sets an eerie feel to the starting point. This allows the writing to show off his devilish charms. His tone never breaks from confidence as he starts his deadly interrogation of a prisoner. Readers can appreciate the “Bond Villain” posture he carries while doing his work. It allows a pivot point to swing time back to a recovering Jessica Priest.
Her conversation with Trent amplifies the importance of Belarus. Their talk is very business forward. Once a play is made, Jessica is quick to react. Her strategy in brokering a bargain works well to take control of the panels. Readers see the new mission laid out before her with high stakes behind it. Brokering a compromise moves events into a steady finishing point. Healy never lets Jessica stray too far off the task at hand. Once ready, the final page debuts her new plan in motion. Another action packed ride is about to begin.
Gay and Ramos take over art duties and make an impactful first impression. The opening pages recap the carnage form last issue’s assault. A half panel shows the team at work. It jumps out a bit due to Jessica’s smile while she works. As panels move forward, the tease of the villain starts growing stronger. It leads into a full panel reveal showcasing the diabolical figure watching. Once he goes into his torture sequence, the art locks in on the disturbing feel. The meeting ends with a violent act before switching gears to a meeting of friends?
Readers watch as Jessica’s bar rendezvous turns into formal business quickly. Her expression never waivers from peeling back the layers behind this talk. It allows the proposition of The Scorched to take more meaning. An amazing two page splash reveals what evils they will be fighting. The talk ends with some fun panels while Jessica’s counter offer remains under advisement. This sets the stage for a new player to join the ranks. A striking full page image ends the issue with much wonder behind it.
FINAL GRADE: 8.4
Jessica makes a deal with another devil but are The Scorched ready for what’s next? Healy welcomes in an unhinged threat with a slid script. Gay and Ramos usher in the dirty side of covert operations with excellent art. Buckle in as this mission is gonna get out of control in a hurry!
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