VOID RIVALS #27 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The Quintesson War continues and heats up even more. The Quintesson’s have had early success in their battles with the Aggorians and Zertonians, but that success may be starting to wane. When the pressure is put on the Quintesson’s, how will they respond?

Void Rivals #27 - 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:

Darak has joined up with Solila and they visit Darak’s dad, Dullin. Well, there they come up with an idea on how to turn the tide of this war, they must use Energon. As the Aggorians have success using Energon to take the fight to the Quintesson’s, they share this strategy with the Zertonians. Now the Quintesson’s are finally on their heels and being pushed back. At the same time Pythona is growing tired of the Quintesson’s as well. This is bad news for them as you don’t want to be the enemy of Cobra-La!

WRITING:

As the Quintesson War rages on, the alliance and side stories really capture the readers’ attention. Robert Kirkman delivers an intense and dramatic story that is building towards a massive blow off. Kirkman illustrates the transformation of the aggressor into the target, emphasizing how their overconfidence has contributed to this outcome. At the same time the revelation that Pythona has now become disgruntled with the Quintesson’s as well, which adds a new and more violent wrinkle into the mix. Outside of the action and violence, Kirkman also does a fantastic job of showing us the characters interrelationships and how that affects the story as a whole.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue truly conveys the intensity and excitement of the war. Andrei Bressan excels at illustrating action scenes across different settings, including both worlds and outer space, placing readers right in the heart of the conflict and leaving little hidden. Even more impressive than the dynamic scenes are his character designs. Every alien race, robot, creature, and Judge is distinct, giving the universe a grand and expansive feel.

The coloring further enhances the visuals, making the art pop. Patricio Delpeche employs color schemes to distinguish between worlds and adds even more individuality to each character design. Not only do Delpeche’s colors make each page memorable, but Rus Wooton’s lettering also stands out. The letters are clear and easy to read, while also contributing depth and atmosphere to the story.

Check Out My Review of VOID RIVALS #26

Final Thoughts:

Void Rivals #27 turns the tide on the Quintesson War and makes it a more even fight. As the action heats up and the battle becomes more evenly weighted, the drama also hits a new level as well. The relationships between the characters are setting up where we will be going with the story as it goes on. This series has become a must read every month, and when at the LCS you should definitely grab a copy!

FINAL GRADE: 8.8/10

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