SUB-MARINER DEPTHS #4 (OF 5)
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Despite being a popular genre, mysteries and suspense are quite a challenge to successfully pull off in a comic. It is even more challenging when the riddle involves a superhero.
What is probably the best Namor story you will ever read finally breaks ground while beneath the sea with its fourth installment, the beginning of the end. While the past two issues had done plenty for character development and tone/mood setting, the plot begins to finally move forward, especially with the discovery of the assumed dead Captain Marlowe, a breathing bearded corpse of the man he once was. Marlowe’s words and reel of celluloid proof of Atlantis, as well as the demonic demigod of the deeps himself. Dr. Randolph Stein, our brave yet flinching narrator refuses to believe, much rather accept what Marlowe’s tales have to say regarding the murky myth. While wrestling Marlowe and his views, Stein sees all he needs to see as the Prince himself looms in shadow over the two poor unfortunate souls.
As much as I’ve been enjoying this series, I must admit that I was getting a bit of cabin fever from the pace of the past two issues, anxious for something to actually happen. This issue delivered as such quite well, even if things seemed a bit rushed, particularly with the discovery of Captain Marlowe (something I would’ve tried to have for the last issue’s end). Still, the crew’s bickering and less-than-quiet motions towards mutiny, as well as Stein’s descent into dementia have all been part of the greater crescendo that I can only hope finally bursts with issue number five.
If there is one stand-out thing about this issue besides the major plot twists, it would be Ribic’s art. While as amazingly captivating as the prior books, the art in this issue benefits from everything being brighter in this issue – or as bright as images in a bleak story like this can be – or at least bolder. The use of cooler colors helps greatly in this aspect, especially in the pages just before Stein and his men finding Marlowe. Still a bit bothered by the “spook” faces, especially of Mr. Rawlings, but I suppose that is the point.
This prelude to the final act and perhaps Dr. Stein’s final moments has refreshed my interest in this book, and cannot wait for this wave’s tremendous crash.
What is probably the best Namor story you will ever read finally breaks ground while beneath the sea with its fourth installment, the beginning of the end. While the past two issues had done plenty for character development and tone/mood setting, the plot begins to finally move forward, especially with the discovery of the assumed dead Captain Marlowe, a breathing bearded corpse of the man he once was. Marlowe’s words and reel of celluloid proof of Atlantis, as well as the demonic demigod of the deeps himself. Dr. Randolph Stein, our brave yet flinching narrator refuses to believe, much rather accept what Marlowe’s tales have to say regarding the murky myth. While wrestling Marlowe and his views, Stein sees all he needs to see as the Prince himself looms in shadow over the two poor unfortunate souls.
As much as I’ve been enjoying this series, I must admit that I was getting a bit of cabin fever from the pace of the past two issues, anxious for something to actually happen. This issue delivered as such quite well, even if things seemed a bit rushed, particularly with the discovery of Captain Marlowe (something I would’ve tried to have for the last issue’s end). Still, the crew’s bickering and less-than-quiet motions towards mutiny, as well as Stein’s descent into dementia have all been part of the greater crescendo that I can only hope finally bursts with issue number five.
If there is one stand-out thing about this issue besides the major plot twists, it would be Ribic’s art. While as amazingly captivating as the prior books, the art in this issue benefits from everything being brighter in this issue – or as bright as images in a bleak story like this can be – or at least bolder. The use of cooler colors helps greatly in this aspect, especially in the pages just before Stein and his men finding Marlowe. Still a bit bothered by the “spook” faces, especially of Mr. Rawlings, but I suppose that is the point.
This prelude to the final act and perhaps Dr. Stein’s final moments has refreshed my interest in this book, and cannot wait for this wave’s tremendous crash.
Story: 4 - Very Good
Art: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
Milligan+Ribic=BUY!!!!!
Now, THIS is how you draw Namor, Mr Maleev!