Resurrection #7 review
Resurrection #7 review
After reading the trade paperback Resurrection Vol. 1 and feverishly devouring up to issue 7 of the monthly comics, I am officially hooked on this series. Resurrection brings new life to the overexposed alien invasion genre. Sub-tagged with “The End is Only the Beginning,” this original plot follows humanity’s survivors after an alien invasion and occupation. Why did the aliens, referred to as “The Bugs,” leave after they conquered earth? What was their purpose? What’s left of our societies? Will they come back? When will comics ship (just kidding)?
A band of survivors have formed an uneasy alliance. Leaving the safety of Red Lion, PA, they begin their journey to Washington, D.C. Among their precious cargo is Bill Clinton, the current US President. As the group’s factions clandestinely debate their next move, they are quickly brought back together when a threat emerges. This issue opens up a new direction and another dilemma for our survivors. I loved it because I never saw this one coming. That’s good comic book writing!
Marc Guggenheim’s brilliant storyline and intelligent characters are keys to the series success. Similar to Kirkman’s The Walking Dead, Guggenheim’s narrative uncovers the human struggle in the wake of the unthinkable. The horror of the alien occupation is over, but life is still terrifying. When I can pick up a comic and remember the main characters from month to month, the author has written a fine book. The series progression never lulls and keeps getting cleverer. The characters have distinct voices and act like real people. Each book has a second feature, which isn’t a cheap through away. These pages maintain the series quality and truly further the storyline.
For comics, the best stories needs a talented artist to bring it to life. Artist Justin Greenwood gives Resurrection a boldly distinctive style I haven’t seen anywhere else on the racks. I love detail, but Greenwood’s approach relies on boldness. Thick, dark lines create a brooding atmosphere. With very little detail, each panel sharply conveys its point. This allows the reader to follow the action, helping the story to progress quickly. It takes a talented artist to trust that less is truly more. With simple lines, Guggenheim shows his talent by drawing a perfect fit to a powerful plot.
Resurrection is a well-rounded, never dull, refreshingly new, uniquely drawn comic. With Resurrection, Guggenheim and Greenwood prove they are mighty tag team in the industry. Comics should be fun and entertaining to read and this one is both. If this smartly plotted comic isn’t on your pull list, then you dumb.
4 out of 5
