Written by Dan Jolley
Art by Jamal Igle; Rob Stull; Lary Stucker; Phil Balsman; & Chris Sotomayor
Cover Art by Matt Haley
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Very Bad Things,” DC Comics released this issue for March 2005. In Detroit, Lorraine “Firehawk” Reilly and Killer Frost’s latent evil clue Jason Rusch’s Firestorm into the psychotic monster he has inadvertently helped unleash. Lorraine is too late to help Firestorm to thwart a defiant Frost’s serial hostage-killing spree.
With Frost’s powers (including her ability to siphon Firestorm’s heat) far more dangerous than ever before, Jason desperately bonds with Lorraine as Firestorm. Yet, a potentially unexpected savior may be residing within Firestorm, too.
REVIEW:
Though Dan Jolley’s scripting resort to some ominous plot twists that are in poor taste, the overall story is effective selling Killer Frost as a major threat. Jolley’s characterizations also fit Jason & Lorraine well, as he continues building an intriguing sequel to Firestorm’s original incarnation.
The same assessment extends to the art team’s above-average visuals that consistently get the job done. Firestorm # 9, in spite of one stomach-churning sequence, proves a worthwhile read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Penned by a supposed ‘mole,’ the “DC in Demand” column include thumbnail cover reveals for Superman: Strength # 1; Detective Comics # 802; Breach # 1; and Firestorm # 10.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
