Written by Cristos Gage
Art by Talent Caldwell; Carrie Strachan; and Steve Wands
Cover Art by Jim Lee & Brandon Choi
SUMMARY:
Published by WildStorm Productions/DC Comics for February 2008, this issue is entitled “As Ye Sow …” In the present-day, a battle between Charis (aka Nemesis) and a bloodthirsty Daemonite horde is interrupted by the mysterious Void. The Void recruits Nemesis as the world’s potential last hope. Transported to a devastated, alternate-future Los Angeles, Nemesis is rescued from a cannibal ambush by Grifter and Sister Zealot.
From some familiar survivors, she learns that a decimated Earth is the catastrophic result of the alien Kherubim and the Daemonites both integrating with humanity. Nemesis forcibly rejects a corrupted Majestic’s offer to join him, especially as his willing mate to rebuild their native species. Returned to the present-day, Nemesis skeptically seeks out Savant to save Earth’s future.
Note: The Nemesis storyline continues in the WildStorm: Revelations mini-series.
REVIEW:
Writer Cristos Gage certainly makes Nemesis a likable heroine, as her presence in this issue sparks some great chemistry with the alternate-future Wildcats. Including a spot-on cover by Jim Lee & Brandon Choi, the top-tier art team capably supports this intriguing storyline. Simply put, WildCats: Armageddon # 1 is a stellar read!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There is Jim Lee’s single-page “Storm Front” column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8½ Stars
