VOID RIVALS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The end of the Quintesson War is finally upon us, and the world of Void Rivals will never be the same. As the Agorrian’s and Zertonian’s make their final stand, will it be enough to defeat the Quintesson’s? More importantly, how will the events of this war impact the Energon Universe as a whole?

Void Rivals #30 - Written By Robert Kirkman - Art By Andrei Bressan - Colors By Dee Cunniffe - 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 and his father Dulin have been thrown into some liquid with giant swimming machines, and it looks like they are doomed. But just as it seems like all hope is gone, Solila shows up to save them. As they try and escape, Dulin makes the ultimate sacrifice so that his son can fight another day and return to one day reclaim his home planet. Solila asks Zerta Trion for help and is told to find Cybertron and get help from Zerta’s people to defeat the Quintesson’s. Can Solila and Darak find a way off planet and on their way to Cybertron?

WRITING:

This final part of the Quintesson War sets the table for what is to come in the series and the greater Energon Universe. Robert Kirkman has allowed our heroes to hit rock bottom, and this leaves only one direction to go in. The losing effort in this war has caused a lot of self-doubt and discouragement to the characters we’ve become familiar with over the duration of this series. Kirkman really drives home the desperation and defeat of our main characters which builds up a sense of hopelessness that overtakes the reader. On the downside this issue seemed a little slower paced than the rest of this mini-series. The drama and the nods to the future make up for the pacing, but the way this arc has built up makes me feel a little underwhelmed with the finale.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue is outstanding and packed with detail. Andrei Bressan conveys the story’s drama and despair with striking visuals, giving every page an epic scale. His work is a major strength of the issue and easily its standout element. Dee Cunnife’s colors make each panel vibrant and eye-catching, while Rus Wooton’s lettering keeps the dialogue clear and effectively reinforces the tone of each scene. The art team really excels with this story and is always the highlight of this series.

Check Out My Review of VOID RIVALS #29

Final Thoughts:

Void Rivals #30 finishes up the Quintesson War and sets up for a possible bigger involvement in the Energon Universe going forward. The artwork remains a highlight of this series and really stands out. Hopefully the teases and set up for what’s to come actually happens, as this series would benefit from a greater presence in the greater universe and getting a rub from the bigger titles in said universe. The Quintesson War as a whole was kind of lackluster, especially compared to the other events in the Energon Universe. However, if this brings us closer to a bigger crossover, the ends will justify the means.

FINAL GRADE: 7.8/10

Let me know your thoughts on Void Rivals #30 in the comments below. Thanks for reading!