VOID RIVALS #25 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
The Quintesson War is upon us, and the world of Void Rivals will change forever. Who will fire the first shot and who will take the first losses? The journey to get here was only the beginning, now war is the way.
Void Rivals #25 - Written By Robert Kirkman - Art By Andrei Bressan - Colors By Patricio Delpeche - Letters By Rus Wooton – Edited By Ben Abernathy - Published By Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
Credit: Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Premiere Zalilak of Zertonia has declared Zerta as a betrayer of their people. But before we can get any other decree Proximus busts in and battles him for his betrayal of Zerta. As the two fight each other the trade back and forth who has the upper hand. Just when it looks like Proximus would be the victor, Zertonia is attacked by a massive ship. Meanwhile, on Agorria Darak is bonding with his Handroid and preparing to take flight and police space. However, when he and his team encounter the massive ship, everything changes.
WRITING:
The Quintesson War kicksoff, while the galaxy is in turmoil. Robert Kirkman does an excellent job setting up for what’s to come. The battle on Zertonia is exciting and is a perfect way to show the threat posed by the massive ship. The threat is so real that even 2 enemies have to join together to flee. The interaction between the Handroid and Darak is pretty wholesome and shows the character of Darak. On the downside, the story bogs down a bit in the middle. But, due to the hot open, and cliffhanger ending, this issue still hits the spot.
ARTWORK:
The art in this issue is great and truly brings these alien worlds to life. Andrei Bressan delivers an outstanding performance, making every planet stand out with its own distinct identity. His attention to character designs and the detailed backgrounds emphasizes the individuality of each world, contributing to the immersive experience of the story. Additionally, the vibrant colors provided by Patricio Delpeche enhance the visuals, making the artwork pop and perfectly complementing the unique atmosphere of each setting.
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Final Thoughts:
Void Rivals #25 kicks off the 6-part event that promises to shake the world to its core. The set up for this war has been good, and this issue ramps it up another few notches. The mysteries that have not been revealed yet are a good hook to get the reader to stay tuned for the next issue. The Energon Universe is one of the biggest universes in all comics, and Void Rivals is an intricate part of this universe.
FINAL GRADE: 8.4/10
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