Art by Ryan Bodenheim
This issue starts with a text box saying "Four Months Later." I think "10 Months Later" would be more appropriate, as that's how late this book is. I'm not complaining however, because, as with all of Hickman's independent work, it's really really good.
In this issue, we learn much more about Mars and his history with humanity, and why he left Earth. We also see what is happening with the invading Hun-Du horde, and learn the outcome of last issue's attack plan.
Hickman is a fantastic writer, and this title serves as a strong bridge from his earliest, counter-cultural pieces like 'The Nightly News' and 'Transhuman' to his current work for Marvel. It's a superhero comic, but one with a great deal of intelligence, and an interesting look at the psyche of immensely powerful beings.
The art in this title is also fantastic. Bodenheim's art is improving with each issue (is that why it's so late?), and the colouring by Hickman really stands out. I hope that the final issue comes sooner rather than later.
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