After a little break...

Sword 7: Getting a little deeper into the overall story here as Dara strikes out on her journey of vengeance. There are a few loose threads cropping up, like how someone apparently kind and compassionate like Dara can contemplate and execute revenge, the plans of the three siblings now that their main obstacle is supposedly gone, and other things. These threads could be fodder for future plot points, or they could be left flying. The Brothers Luna usually deliver, but the threads are so plainly seen here that I can’t help but wonder.

Powers Annual 2008: All Mike Oeming, all the time. The story is a little out of synch with the current arc but is otherwise well done – Walker gets a flashback to a much-earlier exploit – but the “letter column” is worth the cover price again. It’s a composite text-interview with some of the most prominent names working in comics today, questions ranging from daily schedule and inspirations to favorite musics and bathroom habits. It’s an amazing opportunity to get into the minds of at least one of your favorite creators today.

newuniversal: Everything Went White TPB: I am disappointed in everyone everywhere for not telling me about this series sooner. It’s a story about the next phase of humanity, a subject that Warren Ellis (w) is very qualified to write about. It has characters that break your heart, reads like hard sci-fi without overwhelming the reader in jargon, and is penciled by Salvador LaRocca so beautifully jaws break.