The Mission #4

Written by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber
Art by Werther Dell'Edera

I'm really enjoying this title.  The Hoebers are making very good use of the single issue story to build upon a larger storyline, and are very slowly portioning out some information, leaving the reader to guess and puzzle together what is going on.

In The Mission, a man named Paul has been contacted by a man (or perhaps angel?) named Gabriel.  For the second time now, Gabriel has given Paul a mission, without explaining why he needs to do it, or what the greater purpose is.  The first time out, he commanded Paul to kill someone.  This time, it's a much simpler task - Paul is to steal a carved ivory box from a small town museum.

The problem with this whole set up is that there is another side to whatever war Paul is fighting, and as he tries to complete his mission, he begins to run into the people from that other side.  Really, reading through this issue, I'm beginning to wonder if there is anyone who isn't a part of this great war.

I like the way the Hoebers are keeping Paul, and by extension, the reader, in a state of confusion.  I'm curious to see where this title is headed, and how long Paul is going to be able to keep his activities a secret from his wife.  Dell'Edera's doing a fine job on the art, and the writing is pretty sharp.