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Inhumans
Culture Shock Part 3
6/DEC/2003
Publisher: Marvel Comics/Tsunami
Writer: Sean McKeever
Pencils: Matthew Clark
Inks: Nelson
Colors: Dave Kemp
Letters: Dave Sharpe
Price: $2.50 US/R28.50 SA
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In what is perhaps one of the most unexpectedly good new series
of 2003 the plot takes a divine new twist as the second story arc
comes to an end.
The Inhumans have traveled to Earth in a peacemaker fashion to join
two misguided cultures together. With infighting reaching a fever-pitch
and one of the Inhumans planning the downfall of mankind, the big
question is are they all in on it or not?
The team of Sean McKeever [Sentinel]
and Mathew Clark have delighted readers for the
past six months with an enchanting tale of alienation and
science fiction. The story takes a decided twist in this
issue as one of the Inhumans is shown to be aligned against the
Peace cause that they are supposed to be standing for.
Mckeever has fast become known as the writer of Sentinel [Marvel
Comics - Tsunami Imprint] but there has not been much in the press
about his success with the Inhumans franchise. He has managed to
create a story which is based on a somewhat overdone plot in comics,
the humans vs. the outsiders/mutant super-beings, and not only infuse
it with life and purpose but also introduce some really interesting
characters. For all their strengths and powers the Inhumans
also struggle with some inner demons and flaws which essentially
bring them closer to being human than they would like to think.
It’s the premise above in conjunction with McKeever’s
ability to keep the story moving along at a steady speed with a
lot of twists and turns, through social interaction between Inhuman
and Human, that makes this book an entertaining read.
A lot of props must be given to Mathew Clark and the art
team as a primary catalyst for the success of this title.
Clark’s ability to draw gorgeous poses is a treat to see month
after month and on a book with limited action scenes the art is
still fast paced and well conceived. The covers have also been a
nice added bonus to this title. With a stunning ‘duotone’
colour theme running through them and some marvelous illustration
and design principles by J.H. Williams and Jose Villarubia.
You probably aren’t following this title but you should be
as it’s one of the strongest offerings from Marvel’s
Tsunami line of comics. It seems like it might not come out in a
collected trade paperback format, but if it does you’d be
a fool not to give it a try.
Note: A few days ago this series was cancelled
by Marvel Comics after it’s 12th issue.
Score 7/10
Reviewed By:Iain Duncan
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