Review: Cave Carson #2
By Philip Schweier
November 16, 2016 - 06:17
DC Comics
Writer(s): Gerard Way and Jon Rivera
Penciller(s): Michael Avon Oeming
Inker(s): Michael Avon Oeming
Colourist(s): Nick Filardi
Letterer(s): Clem Robins
Cover Artist(s): Michael Avon Oeming and Nick Filardi; variant by Matt Taylor
It’s hardly a new concept. Scientist sees his work being corrupted and rebels against the corporate environment, even at the risk of his life and career. I’ll admit I don’t know enough about Cave Carson to appreciate his predicament. But along for the ride is Wilddog, who is perhaps getting a renewed lease on life, thanks to this title and being featured on the current CW show, Arrow.
I like Oeming’s retro-style artwork, which is very well suited to a Silver Age character. However, through out the issue there is a great deal of benday dot patterns used in lieu of – or in addition to – colors, and in some instances it is more distracting than effective. I can appreciate the effect, but like most, it should be used judiciously. Otherwise, it loses its effectiveness.
All in all, the story is a welcome variation from the usual super-hero fare of DC. I’d like to see similar properties – SeaDevils, Rip Hunter, etc – be revived in similar fashion. Time will tell.
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