Unlike the Rip Hunter piece, which seemed just the tip of the iceberg, this is a perfectly crafted short piece, with all the loose ends tied up. Overall, this is an enjoyable tale, although one that doesn’t leave the reader wanting more.
It also helps to tone done the sadness inherent in such a scene. That said, the fantastical nature of a candy that can help you re-live moments from your life is furthered by the fantastical art. The emotions here are somewhat undercut by Bertrand’s artwork, which is very cartoony by design, and so doesn’t pack the same emotional punch other work may have. It is a rare treat to see these creators take such emotional chances with their work. This is also a story that is quite sad and, along with with the prior story, really tugs at your heartstrings. Simone is wonderful with words, and really makes some great scripting choices here, allowing all the characters to be fully formed in such a short period of time. This story is a futuristic Twilight Zone episode, where people think they are getting one thing but, in fact, are in for something quite different. “I Have What You Need” – Gail Simone and Gael Bertrand This is a well done story that I really enjoyed, and just goes to prove that even the most cliched idea, done well, can satisfy. I will also say that I did not see the twist coming, which is probably because I’m slow. I will say this: this story tackles, perhaps, the most widely discussed time travel scenario in modern literature, and does so elegantly, with some damn fine art from Tom Fowler. I fear that, even if I disembody the names and elements, it will still clue you in to what exactly is going on here.
This story is a hard one to talk about, because to talk about it is to spoil it.
#Time warp comics full
“It’s Full of Demons” – Tom King and Tom Fowler What must we do to get a Lindeloff-penned Rip Hunter series? Really, really great stuff is always to be expected from Lindeloff and Lemire, and this is no exception. He also managed to make each Rip look similar, but have enough distinct qualities, that if you see one or the other, you can tell which iteration he’s supposed to be. Lemire is one of the best out there at capturing existential dread, and his Rip Hunter teeters on the edge of a breakdown practically the entire time. It is helped, no doubt, by the fact that his pal and yours, Jeff Lemire, is the artist handling this story. Damon Lindeloff, no stranger to time travel stories, does a really nice job playing with the ideas of paradox, cause and effect, and other, at times, complicated time travel concepts in a simple and elegant way. This is not only a fantastic way to kick off this anthology, but also just a fantastic short comic. “R.I.P.” – Damon Lindeloff and Jeff Lemire Let’s tackle each of these 9 stories on their own, shall we?
#Time warp comics plus
Damon Lindelof and Jeff Lemire bring us a blast from DC’s past, plus another installment of the “Dead Boy Detectives” from Toby Litt, Buckingham and Victor Santos, Matt Kindt presents a stirring story of man vs. Robots, deep space and lots of time travel twists by a bevy of comic greats and the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow.
Let’s do the time warp again! It’s time for another fantastic Vertigo anthology filled with spectacular sci-fi stories. Illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Jeff Lemire, MK Perker, Victor Santos Montesinos, Jorge Corona, Rafael Albuquerque, Tom Fowler, I.N.J. Written by Dan Abnett, Matt Kindt, Damon Lindelof, Peter Milligan, Toby Litt, Ray Fawkes, Simon Spurrier, Tom King, Gail Simone
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