Following its gorgeous second situation, The High Republic Adventures goes into situation #3 with a whole lot of momentum. Even although I felt that situation #2 was uneven in elements, the comedian was propelled ahead due to attractive artwork from Nick Brokenshire, Harvey Tolibao, and colorist Michael Atiyeh. The artwork division made it a blast to learn, and the plot continued to surge ahead with key characters reunited.
With The High Republic Adventures situation #3, it’s the same scenario. The lovely artwork is the star of this situation. Meanwhile, the plot, writing, and total story are in a good spot as author Daniel José Older units up the subsequent story arc, all whereas wrapping this present one. There remains to be loads to take pleasure in on this situation. However, I want the story was instructed in a extra sharper, concisely woven method.
The standout from situation #2, Nick Brokenshire, is again for situation #3. As shocking as that is, what’s much more shocking is how nicely Brokenshire and artist Harvey Tolibao can combine their artwork, all on the identical web page. This situation will generally leap forwards and backwards between the 2 artists, many occasions in between panels. Yet, on no account is it disorienting or distracting. It’s a fabulous collaboration that I hope continues going ahead.
Story-wise, Lula Talisola continues to piece collectively her previous. Lula has hassle remembering who she was as a Jedi. As she makes an attempt to regain her recollections, different characters return to assist jog her reminiscence.
This is the place I really feel the problem is a bit of messy. Issue #3 is considerably of a transitional situation. There are a whole lot of characters launched and reintroduced. Some of those characters are essential for the subsequent situation. But, by the tip, it’s arduous to maintain monitor of everybody.
While I’m very enthusiastic about the place the story goes, I really feel that there are some “leftovers” that must be completed earlier than shifting on. Of course, Older may revisit these in a while sooner or later, however at this level, I’m anxious the plot may find yourself getting too convoluted, with many threads nonetheless left up within the air. Nonetheless, that’s an issue to fret about later, whereas presently, The High Republic Adventures stays a standout comedian within the High Republic publishing initiative due to the unbelievable work of the artwork group.
Score: 8/10
Thank you to Dark Horse for offering the superior overview copy used for this submit. The High Republic Adventures situation #3 is out there for buy at comedian e book shops and digital retailer cabinets on February 14.
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