As uneasy allies share tense peace agreements, the cracks in the façade of said peace are becoming apparent. Which side will pop off first is the only question that hasn’t been answered yet.
CREDIT: IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND
Void Rivals #24 By Robert Kirkman, Connor Hughes, Patricio Delpeche & Rus Wooton
Edited By Ben Abernathy - Published By Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
***Minor Spoilers Possible***
A Peaceful Time…
Zerta is directing an uprising involving the Quintessions from behind the scenes with no one being the wiser. At the same time Pythona is learning all she needs to know about the Cybertronians from the overly talkative Wheelie. Meanwhile, Darak has gifted Hot Rod and Springer with a ship full of Energon to take to their ailing planet, as a thank you for their help on Agorria. Unbeknownst to Darak, his father’s tentative peace with Zertonia is feeling like a powder keg, that Darak may find himself in the middle of.
But War Awaits
This issue really highlights the behind the scenes of what is brewing in the background. Robert Kirkman does an awesome job of showing the reader what is simmering below the surface, while also showing the façade. Kirkman is also doing a great job of teasing who will turn and betray first, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The only detraction is that the issue lacks a lot of action, but what it lacks in that department it more than makes up for in a great set up for what’s to come.
The art in this issue is great and really brings these alien worlds to life. Conor Hughes does an incredible job of making every planet feel unique. The character designs and robust backgrounds really highlight this uniqueness. The colors that Patricio Delpeche uses really make the art pop and adds to the unique vibe perfectly.
Overall Grade: 8/10
Void Rivals #24 continues to build up the powder keg that this series has become. Knowing that sooner than later the match that will ignite this war will drop makes for some real suspense building. If you have not been reading Void Rivals, this is a great time to jump in and get on board. This issue should be on your list of books to pick up at the LCS this week.