The Ravyn Queen is in danger. An Assassin lurks. The Aviary on the verge of falling? Not if Dylan Siegel can stop it! The Massive-verse’s supernatural protector has one chance to stop the Philistine. Will Rogue Sun capture the moment or let it slip?
ROGUE SUN #24 by RYAN PARROTT, NICK COTTON, ABEL, NATALIA MARQUES and BECCA CAREY (Black market Narrative/Image Comics) concludes its’ latest arc as only the creative team can!
Let’s not delay any longer & dive right into the story.
ROGUE SUN #24 by RYAN PARROTT, NICK COTTON, ABEL, NATALIA MARQUES and BECCA CAREY (Black market Narrative/Image Comics) COVER - Stefano Simeone
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The one thing about Rogue Sun is that readers can always expect a great finish to their arcs. This issue is no exception. As Parrott and Cotton kick things off, the focus is on a young Divinity and Dottie. The tension is high as Dottie makes a deal that forever alters her young niece. It carries an uneasy weight that returns in present time. Knowing there is heavy consequences, Divinity’s actions look to carry over throughout the world Dottie is now reluctantly connected with.
As for the aviary, the writing sets events off with a bang. A traitor waited in the wings. Aviness unleashes the Philistine. Readers watch in shock as the attack commences. Dylan crashes the party for the save. In this moment, we find out that he might be ready for the next step. ‘
Pacing mounts the action with each strike. Dylan is out-classed in his initial round. Even with his estranged dad Marcus in his ear, Dylan is challenged to survive. With a passing action, the comeback starts. It will thrill fans as Dylan grows in his role right before our eyes. The conclusion is a very strong one. Events are tied up plus a new path is given to Dylan.
Normally this would be enough, but as previously stated: Rogue Sun arcs don’t just “end.” The closing act provides a superb twist that will shake up the foundation yet again for the world of Dylan Siegel. Another excellent performance with the writing.
Abel and Marques bring out the fear and complexity of the Aviary’s coup. The set-up with Aviness and the Philistine slides into the scene gracefully. It instantly hits readers directly. The moment compliments the debut of Rogue Sun into the final battle. Fans watch as the full page image sparks the explosive confrontation.
There’s no shortage of action taking place. The battle is brutal. The stakes rise when Dylan debuts a new item to help him win. Panels are never short of emotion either. From Divinity and Dotty’s portion to the fallout of the coup, each page hits their marks. Even when closing this portion, a full page concludes events for the parties involved. The art team leave the conclusion for the shocking surprise. A final image floods the page and spells certain doom for Dylan. It will be a long wait for #25.
FINAL POINT: 9.1
The latest challenges in Dylan Siegel’s life nail the landing in this arc finale. Parrott and Cotton continue to lock readers in with their superb script. Abel, Marques and Carey craft the dramatic final rounds with great art. Rogue Sun is about as consistent as it gets for quality storytelling.
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