Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re continuing the story of BRZRKR from Boom Studios! Brzrkr #7 by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Bill Crabtree, & Clem Robins has been a brutal & emotional ride thru the eyes of B, a half god, half man warrior challenging to find some peace.

Saying brutal is an understatement so know this when jumping in. The action pulls no punches. The book has had a unique vision of the toll of immortality & what cost it takes on some. Let’s jump into the latest issue & see how the saga of B’s quest is going now, shall we?

BRZRKR #7 - On Sale February 23rd
Creative: Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Bill Crabtree, & Clem Robins (Cover: Lee Garbett)
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POTENTIAL SPOILER WARNING ***

The issue starts with B pushed to search his memories. With tampering with the mind of a half god/half man, it seems destine for disaster. Readers get a flashback sequence of sorts where B and Caldwell are discussing an artifact found in B’s last mission. It’s contents are extremely important & readers get to travel back in time to understand it’s history and importance to B. The actual item’s reveal is only overshadowed by Caldwell, who reveals he’s been studying B for years. No one on the planet knows more about B than him. It’s a very intriguing situation as Caldwell’s “cards” are now finally being laid out to see here.

Even with Caldwell’s true intentions revealed, B has some reservations about what is going on here. Caldwell goes all in by telling B about “Protocol X”, which could possibly be the key to unlocking the mystery of B. However, when you start tampering in science, there is the possibility of something going wrong. The final page of the book leaves a lot to decide if that’s where we’re heading with this series.

Reeves & Kindt present a great chess match between B & Calwell in this issue. The reveals are important & start to answer some questions for readers since issue #1. The tension build is very solid here as well. B doesn’t appear to be all in on what Caldwell is selling. On the flipside, Caldwell’s motivations coming to life give off very different feelings. Is he here for the right reasons or selfish gains? For being more of a calm issue in regards to the action, the writers start piecing certain plots well for the readers.

Garney’s art continues to crush on this book. Each trip thru the timeline has a unique feel to it and adds to the importance to the artifact found. Once that reveal hits, readers can truly embrace its’ importance after the trips thru time. Same can be said for his depiction of Caldwell. The history behind his actions plus the facial reactions really told a solid story. Great final page as well.

Brzrkr #7 takes a small break from the action to dove into the story of B & where readers are going next. The creative team deliver on great storytelling with Caldwell leading the charge this issue. This issue sets up a lot so make sure you grab your copy at the LCS this week.

Let me know on twitter what you thought of Brzrkr #7 and the story overall. As always, thanks for reading.

BRZRKR #7 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M