REVIEW: A sort of a Civil War in ‘Wayward #15′
After months of careful preparation, the old guards challenge the ruling upstarts. But this time around, the former has some serious and powerful ally that prove pivotal and decisive in the changing of the status quo in Wayward #15 by writer Jim Zub and artist Steven Cummings. This is last part of the third chapter Out from the […]
After months of careful preparation, the old guards challenge the ruling upstarts. But this time around, the former has some serious and powerful ally that prove pivotal and decisive in the changing of the status quo in Wayward #15 by writer Jim Zub and artist Steven Cummings.
This is last part of the third chapter Out from the Shadows, and it ends with the bang in the most literal sense. The culmination of the two opposing forces battling for supremacy is well-paced and logically sound since the entire chapter covers almost one year.
It focuses more on carefully choreographed sequences that leads to the confrontation that actually lead to the young team’s possible shakeup which transitions well to another chapter. I like how Jim Zub writes the thought monologue of the primary antagonist before, during and after the conflict because it reflects how confident the old guards will regain their lost grounds and the uncertainty of the future as well.
Also, this last part is the bloodiest issue in Wayward, plenty of decapitations and blood are shown here, just like some of the bloodiest manga-anime shows can offer! Despite of the violence presented, there are some few funny moments, especially the cuteness of the kurama-fox transformation of one of the supporting casts and CATS.
The artistic team lead by Steven Cummings never rests its laurel in delivering excellent artistic approach in every panel it draws and colors. Unlike some previous issues that had some experimental paneling, this one utilizes more conventional sequences but reads more accessibly as ever, particularly the confrontational moments.
