Welcome back for an all new edition of Parlay points, the complementary blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re catching up on the fantastic run of Ninjak by JEFF PARKER & JAVIER PULIDO for Valiant Entertainment! The saga of Colin King, the most dangerous spy in all of the Valiant Universe & the mystery of Daylight has been a knock-out ever since it hit the shelves of the LCS! It’s been a fantastic ride thus far! Now onto issue #3 to see where this story is heading to now!
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
***POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING***
First & foremost, LOVE the recap pages Vailant does on page 1. I can’t preach about how important these are for books. Our protagonist & agent Myna are on their way to see Neville to get more information on Daylight. There’s a great spy twist here but after that, there’s a gut punch thrown to our leads. The dire situation is getting worse by the minute.
Form there, readers are taken on a wild ride to Norway to investigate a lab. What starts as a simple mission turns into some vivid explaining of Kingmaker & company.. By the end of the issue, Ninjak seems like he’s ready to end this threat once and for all.
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
Parker really delivers on strong moments in this issue. With any spy story, you need great twists and surprises. Readers will be happy to find them throughout this issue. Even with the notable death in here, the gravity of Daylight’s threat has never been made more clearer. Great pacing & more of the usual wining formula you’ve read thus far in this story.
The art is just as spy-cool as ever. Pulido’s 2 page spreads are so well done. There is nothing like this book on the market right now. The 70’s influenced spy art really shines on each spread. Prime example is the discovery sequence in Norway. Pulido makes the small details pop throughout this issue. Another win!
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
NINJAK #3
By JEFF PARKER, JAVIER PULIDO
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ALITHA MARTINEZ
Pre-order Cover by ZU ORZU
On sale SEPTEMBER 15th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Credit: Valiant Entertainment/DMG Entertanment
The coolest book on comic shelves strikes again! Ninjak is a must add for your pull list at the LCS! This latest issue continues its’ strong return story. From the very spy sequences to the reveals at the end, Ninjak #3 continues its winning ways for another issue. Highest recommendation for this series!
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