VOID RIVALS #8, by Image Comics & Skybound, on 4/3/24, finds Darak and Solila face-to-face with the unstoppable cyborg Proximus on a kill hunt.
The Details
- Written by: Robert Kirkman
- Art by: Lorenzo De Felici
- Colors by: Patricio Delpeche
- Letters by: Rus Wooton
- Cover art by: Lorenzo De Felici, Patricio Delpeche
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover price: $3.99
- Release date: April 3, 2024
Is VOID RIVALS #8 Good?
Before we get into this main issue, let’s recap what happened in issue #78. Dearak and Solila launch themselves into the wastelands, figuring it’s better to go forward than go back. Darak has it in his mind, after a past experience, that there’s some kind of Oasis or Way Station in the middle of the Wasteland. Meanwhile, Zalilak, who is Solila’s king or Sovereign leader, reaches out to Proximus, an expert Hunter, to bring them back either dead or alive. The issue ends with Proximus heading out into the Wasteland after them.
Now, we get into Void Rivals #8 with a flashback to Solila when she was a young girl, forced to train to become killers and warriors with her brother, Polada. In the present, Darak and Solila are pursued by Proximus on a motorcycle in the wastelands. After days of walking, they are attacked by Proximus, leading to a big fight. Despite Proximus’s impenetrable cyborg body, they manage to escape, but not without serious injuries.
As an interesting fact, you might be wondering where this series fits in with the Energon Universe and its relationship to G.I. Joe and the Transformers. It is part of the Energon Universe, but this particular issue has no cameos or ties to the Transformers.
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What did we like about VOID RIVALS #8?
Solila’s relationship with her brother adds emotional depth to the story. The fight scene against Proximus is intense and full of twists, keeping readers engaged throughout.
What didn’t we like about VOID RIVALS #8?
Some spots in the fight choreography between Proximus and Darak and Solila could have been clearer. The art, while not bad, lacks differentiation in some scenes due to the overwhelming use of purple.
How’s the Art?
Overall, the art by Lorenzo De Felici is precise, with clean pencils and inks. However, the overwhelming use of purple in the coloring can make some scenes lose their impact.
Final Thoughts
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VOID RIVALS #8 gives you plenty of action and emotional beats, ending on a strong cliffhanger. Despite some shortcomings in the art and choreography, it remains a solid issue.
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