Despite
the ongoing war, Supergirl has earned a brief respite with Harley’s Circus,
performing in Leningrad. But a monstrous snowstorm has been predicted to hit
soon, and she is anxious to safeguard the lives of her friends. That would
include Power Girl and the Super-Man, recently rescued from Hugo Strange’s
secret lab.
And
Hugo’s boss is none too happy about that. Killer Frost forewarns him that the
General must be informed. Is Killer Frost to be the source of the wintery
disaster? That’s up to Zatanna to figure out, as magic clashes with science. But
the General has other plans for Strange.
The
series features a number of obscure/forgotten female characters, who
historically may have relegated to supporting roles. It’s refreshing to see
them developed further than they have in the past, or at least in different
ways. These variations could lead to greater opportunity within the mainstream
DCU, and I like those prospects.
The
artwork here is, in my opinion, perfect. Sometimes, depending on the subject
matter, I appreciate greater stylization from the artists, but just as often I
enjoy what might be called a “house style.” If DC Comics has a house style, I
would consider it something reminiscent of Dick Giordano and José Luis Garcia
Lopez. Not a bad combo, and the art staff for Bombshells seems to hit the target
here.
Rating:
9/10