Navigating the world of Exodus requires much skill. Rook is learning this the hard way. After discovering Better-World’s reason for his arrival on the planet, a new focus is forged. Taking down the company will need help. Dire Wolf and Matterhorn are joining the cause but there’s more at play.
The planet’s eco-system is failing. It will require a desperate repair to the World Engine. One person may hold the key. He is the mad Warden Bloodhound.
ROOK: EXODUS #8 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson & Rob Leigh takes readers into the dark corners of the mysterious planet.
Let’s take a closer look at what unfolds now.
ROOK: EXODUS #8 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson & Rob Leigh (Image Comics/Ghost Machine)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Whenever reading this series, there is a true sense of world shattering drama. This issue sets the stage with a quick recap of issue and Bloodhound’s importance. Readers watch as Rook and company process this while heading into the unknown. The emotions start creeping out of Dire Wolf. It is easy to pick up the emotional weight with the additional crux of danger at hand.
Once events decent in search, the story builds around an eerie feel. There are certain horror elements lingering as the trio searches for Bloodhound. Upon discovery, readers what in shock and awe to their findings. Pacing allows for this portion to hit deeply. It doesn’t take too long before trouble finds them.
There’s plenty of action moments to impress as they make their planned exit. Before departing, another player enters the game. They leave a chilling message to ponder as this issue wraps up. There’s no way to walk away from this without wanting more answers!
Fabok opens the search with a fantastic two page splash. Even with helmets on, readers can sense the worry and feelings surrounding the task at hand. The “flashback” imagery drives home the uncertainty of Bloodhound’s fate. It’s a small addition to elevate a larger conflict in waiting.
The decent into the underground is an instant hit. Readers can easily sense the unknown worry rise. As previously mentioned, there is a touch of horror floating in the scenes. This comes to a head with the discovery of Bloodhound’s body. The two page splash is eye-catching as to the discovery. Panels move swiftly as the action starts ramping up. This leads into a horrific two page splash of more danger. Readers can appreciate the detail Fabok is putting in these scenes.
This moves events into the closing pages. There is a chaotic escape to deal with. It helps usher in a character with an axe to grind. The full page vision leaves no question things have now changed. Readers see that a message is sent on the final page with much anger behind it. It helps elevate the final panel before bowing out till next time. Always impressive art each time out.
FINAL GRADE: 8.8
Rook’s desperate search for Bloodhound takes a dangerous twist with the latest chapter. The writing dabbles in a few themes while crafting its voice. Fabok and Anderson construct magnificent images through the ever changing tale. This series is an experience not to miss!
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