Welcome back for an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary blog to the ODPH podcast. For this edition, we’re continuing the saga of Basilisk by BOOM! Studios! Cullen Bunn, Jonas Scharf & company have crafted an absolute thriller with this book. The saga of the Chimera & Hannah’s mission to stop them has been an absolute wild ride. I reviewed issue #3 on a previous Parlay Points & have been very excited to see were this story goes. Let’s not wait any longer, shall we?

BASILISK #4 ( BOOM! Studios) In Stores Sept. 1st, 2021Creative Team: Cullen Bunn, Jonas Scharf, Alex Guimaraes & Ed Dukeshire Credit: BOOM! Studios — **BASILISK #4** ( BOOM! Studios) In Stores Sept. 1st, 2021
Creative Team: **Cullen Bunn**, **Jonas Scharf**, **Alex Guimaraes & Ed Dukeshire**
**Credit: BOOM! Studios**

*** POTENTIAL SPOILER WARNINGS ***

After a quick flashback, This issue doesn’t waste time in building the tension for Hannah’s stand against the Chimera. Even with Regan being an “ally”, Hannah is at an eerie calm before the battle. Readers can immediately feel this moment. Once the Chimera sends the first wave in, the issue doesn’t slow down. It is violent, fast-paced & intense. Literally, one of the most action packed issues I’ve read in recent memory.

The real main begins when the Chimera comes thru. Just when you think this battle can’t get any crazier, it steps up a few notches. When the smoke clears, there’s a shock moment that will catch readers off guard & leave a haunting feel by the end of the issue.

Wow….Simply WOW. Bunn’s writing on this issue was incredible. The stakes of this issue were felt on each page. From Hannah’s calm & committed demeanor to the Chimera’s insane fury, this issue hit on all the checkmarks. Even that surprise death will catch readers for a second of pause. There’s so much going on yet you never feel lost reading this issue.

The art matches the writing on all fronts as well. Scharf’s action scenes don’t pause for anything. They’re brutal & elevate what is going on here tenfold. The term “Big Fight Feel” is thrown around a lot, but this issue HAS IT! Everything you expected this issue to have from the previous issues’ build definitely does. When you get to the last page, you’ll immediately want to start another read.

Overall, Basilisk #4 is a wild ride you don’t want to miss. The creative team gives readers a high octane issue fueled with action & intense moments. It is highly recommended when you go to your LCS. You won’t be disappointed.

Let me know your thoughts on Basilisk #4. As always, thanks for reading!

PARLAY POINTS: BASILISK #4 (BOOM! STUDIOS)

Ken M