Post by Cory W. on Nov 17, 2006 18:33:56 GMT -5
SHIELD: Extermination Force #3 by Mark Walsh
THE GOOD: There's a lot to like here in terms of characterization and that's especially good here seeing as how this issue's a "down time" piece that's entirely cast driven. Everyone definitely reads as an individual and with their own voice, separating each character from each other and showing us all of the different places that they're coming from. There's an interesting premise here and this issue in particular was well written, especially the first scene with Sean Cassidy in his little "dreamscape." I'd have liked to see more of Elizabeth and Sebastian this issue, but what little scenes they had were quite effective. Though Victor and Ororo's scenes were enjoyable, Laynia and Bobby's two scenes - first with the boy Davis and then on the plane - illustrated the darkness and edge of this series, as well as how indifferent and disconnected the job that these characters are doing has left them.
THE BAD: Oddly enough, I noticed that in every instance in the story where Mark should have used the word "too" (as in the adverb) he instead used the word "to" (as in the proposition). Yeah, it's a bit of a silly complaint, but there were a lot of times throughout the issue where this happened, and that was a bit of distraction. I wasn't the one who edited this issue, which means that either Dave or Dan are going to get a lashing or two. Also, though I said Mark's narrative is relatively moody and engaging, there are a couple of instances where I'm not so sure what's supposed to be going on (such as when Ororo uses her powers for the first time in the training room and something happens to Victor as a result). A proof read or two next time around should be able to catch these minor instances and help with the flow of the story.
OVERALL: I'm actually quite surprised that this title isn't getting more props than it already is by other writers and readers at M2K. Even as a "down time" story, this issue in particular captures the concept of this title and where all of the main cast members are coming from quite well. I'd suggest that Mark fix that too/to, adverb/proposition thing next time around and watch out for some of the more confusing narrative. Otherwise, good job here, Mark, and I look forward to the next issue!
Read SHIELD: Extermination Force #3 at: m2k.omegacen.com/sef/SEF03.html
THE GOOD: There's a lot to like here in terms of characterization and that's especially good here seeing as how this issue's a "down time" piece that's entirely cast driven. Everyone definitely reads as an individual and with their own voice, separating each character from each other and showing us all of the different places that they're coming from. There's an interesting premise here and this issue in particular was well written, especially the first scene with Sean Cassidy in his little "dreamscape." I'd have liked to see more of Elizabeth and Sebastian this issue, but what little scenes they had were quite effective. Though Victor and Ororo's scenes were enjoyable, Laynia and Bobby's two scenes - first with the boy Davis and then on the plane - illustrated the darkness and edge of this series, as well as how indifferent and disconnected the job that these characters are doing has left them.
THE BAD: Oddly enough, I noticed that in every instance in the story where Mark should have used the word "too" (as in the adverb) he instead used the word "to" (as in the proposition). Yeah, it's a bit of a silly complaint, but there were a lot of times throughout the issue where this happened, and that was a bit of distraction. I wasn't the one who edited this issue, which means that either Dave or Dan are going to get a lashing or two. Also, though I said Mark's narrative is relatively moody and engaging, there are a couple of instances where I'm not so sure what's supposed to be going on (such as when Ororo uses her powers for the first time in the training room and something happens to Victor as a result). A proof read or two next time around should be able to catch these minor instances and help with the flow of the story.
OVERALL: I'm actually quite surprised that this title isn't getting more props than it already is by other writers and readers at M2K. Even as a "down time" story, this issue in particular captures the concept of this title and where all of the main cast members are coming from quite well. I'd suggest that Mark fix that too/to, adverb/proposition thing next time around and watch out for some of the more confusing narrative. Otherwise, good job here, Mark, and I look forward to the next issue!
Read SHIELD: Extermination Force #3 at: m2k.omegacen.com/sef/SEF03.html