Written by Scott Beatty & Christos Gage
Art by Wes Craig; Johnny Rench; & Wes Abbott
Cover Art by Ivan Reis; Richard Friend; & Jonny Rench
SUMMARY:
Published by WildStorm Productions in May 2008, the penultimate issue of this six-part mini-series is entitled “Truth or Consequences … or Things Fall Apart …” A rooftop stand-off with Zealot & Grifter leads Nemesis, Backlash, and Savant leads to reveal the backstory for their covert mission to save Earth. Nemesis & Zealot’s mutual animosity pushes Nemesis to taunt her knowledge of Savant’s true mother. Grifter’s shootout with Director Slayton (Backlash’s father) and his commandos force the ladies to retreat, briefly bringing Grifter & Zealot with them.
Nemesis (aka Lady Charis) find her home trashed by the Authority. Over the Sea of Japan, the ladies halo-jump to infiltrate the island of Gamorra to reach mystical gangster Kaizen’s palace. Scantily-clad, the team go undercover to try hacking Kaizen’s computer data. Their stealthy actions lead to disaster, as one of them (or all three) may be doomed as Kaizen’s intended replacement concubine/harem.
REVIEW:
For WildCats fans, writers Scott Beatty and Christos Gage deliver an entertaining read. Its best moment is likely the joke (twice) of a nearby college party obliviously cheering on the rooftop fight scenes. The spot-on Charlie’s Angels-style chemistry between Nemesis, Savant, and Backlash also enjoys some great banter.
The same can be said of the simmering rivalry between old foes Zealot and Nemesis. Including a great cover image, the art team’s stylish efforts capably support the storyline. WildStorm: Revelations # 5 does a solid job enticing fans to seek out the complete six-part series.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Jim Lee’s single-page “Storm Front” column also offers some cover reveals, including the concluding WildStorm: Revelations: # 6. There is also a four-page (including cover) preview of the prequel Supernatural: Rising Son mini-series, as inspired by the television series.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
