Written by Scott Beatty & Christos Gage
Art by Wes Craig; Jonny Rench; & Wes Abbott
Cover Art by Ivan Reis; Richard Friend; & Randy Mayor
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Generation Gap,” this fourth issue of the six-part mini-series was published by WildStorm Productions for April 2008. Jodi Lyn (aka Backlash) dresses up for a dinner reunion with her estranged father, Director Marc Slayton. Abducted by the three girls, Slayton’s cybernetic leg and his PSI tracking chip are swiped for their use. A teleporting Savant gleefully uses the stolen cybernetic limb to aid her diversion.
By luring Slayton’s PSI troops on a merry pursuit around the globe, Savant gives Nemesis her own opening. Searching for answers, Nemesis learns of the mysterious “Number of the Beast” files in Department PSI’s ‘smart room.’ Slayton’s escape can only be added to the trio’s immediate worry list, as an unamused Grifter & Zealot await them.
REVIEW:
Capably supported by the art team’s visuals, writers Scott Beatty and Christos Gage deliver another dynamite issue that is WildStorm’s well-played answer to DC’s Gotham City Sirens. The developing chemistry between Nemesis and her new associates: Backlash and Savant continues to impress. Including some good-natured humor during Savant’s chase sequence, WildStorm: Revelations # 4 certainly proves an entertaining read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Jim Lee’s single-page “Storm Front” column welcomes back artists J.J. Kirby and Michael Lopez. Thumbnail cover reveals include WildStorm: Revelations # 5. A seven-page preview of the Number of the Beast mini-series is also included.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
