War of The World - Second Wave #1
By Hervé St.Louis
March 19, 2006 - 21:17
Boom! Studios
Writer(s): Michael Alan Nelson
Penciller(s): Chee
Cover Artist(s): Chee
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In a previous news article, I criticized the ridiculous amount of War of The World adaptations from several publishers last summer. Yet, this new take by Boom Studios is probably the most daring and entertaining of all. This one deals with the next wave of invaders, something the various movies, novels and movie adaptations have failed to do in the past. The level of dread is higher because this time, the aliens know about our germs.
Through the eyes of one man who was powerless to stop the tragedy, we see his resolve to get his revenge the second time. It’s entertaining and suspenseful view of the alien invasion through the eyes of one man, but the issue is also a very quick read. Perhaps it read too quickly. Yet by the end page, I wanted to read more.
The artwork is simple and works meshes the disproportions of the aliens and the human environment. It’s a good thing. Chee’s storytelling is the highlight of this series as he has a cinematic feel for pacing and delivering the story visually with the right amount of doses per pages. It makes for a well-balanced composition.
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