Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points!
For this entry, we have arrived at the end of an initial voyage. Leading the charge from “The Devil’s Cut”, “GONE” by JOCK was the first series to roll out under the DSTLRY banner. It’s been almost a year to the birth of the company. There has been a surge of stories following such as Spectregraph and The Blood Brother’s Mother. However, Gone will be remembered as the one that blazed the trail.
GONE #3 by JOCK, Lee Loughridge and Andworld Designs brings The end of Abi’s space odyessy.
Let’s see how the final chapter fares.
GONE #3 by JOCK, Lee Loughridge and Andworld Designs (CREDIT: DSTLRY)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Jock leaves no doubt of his level of storytelling with this series. Abi is a complex character that readers have seen literally grow up before their eyes. Abi is fearless and committed to her goals. The dynamic between her and Jay carries the story until an unexpected twist. it is perfectly timed to shift gears into the next half of the book.
Her relationship with the Captain has always be complicated to say the least. Jock’s writing times their showdown exceptionally. With everything Abi has gone through, the moment plays out to a well structured climax. Its’ fallout ties up loose ends while leaving fans with a gut-punching closing page. This chapter really takes things to new levels for an unforgettable finale.
As for the art….where to begin! From the start, Jock captures the drive and will of Abi and Jay’s mission. The intensity written on Abi’s face speaks volumes. There’s a great full splash page of the pair fighting infected passangers that pops off the page.
Jay’s reveal is given a full page image that haunts before starting that portion of the story. This sets the stage for the final encounter of Abi and The Captain. The imagery reflect the many reactions Abi has gone through on this ride. The conclusion will draw a vocal reaction out of the reader which is always a plus. The concluding pages hit on many levels with the last page giving a heart-breaking impact that ends the saga on a strong note.
FINAL GRADE: 9.5
The space odyssey of Abi concludes with a final issue that simply cannot be missed. Jock’s writing takes Abi into many directions before a final confrontation for the ages. The artwork is exceptional from cover to cover. It’s high level storytelling at its finest.
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