Trees #04
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Jason Howard
Publisher: Image
“This means something.”
Several huge developments take place this issue, and it’s about damn time. Ellis has finally started to kick the plot into gear, as we not only learn more about the nature of the Trees (courtesy of the Arctic research team), but also see global tensions start to reach a boiling point.
Howard instantly steals the show from page 1, opening up on a street level view of the city of Shu, and all of its chaotic beauty. Chenglei continues to learn more about the Shu through Zhen’s direction, and even comes to find that his understanding is even less than he initially believed. The Arctic researchers also chime in this issue, not only in terms of their discovery, but also by shedding light on their motivations (at least one of the members) and essentially summarizing why I personally find the Trees to be so frightening (read to find out!).
Ellis’ story-telling continues to lend itself to those drawn to and affected by the Trees rather than the Trees themselves this issue, but it’s a nicer progression than last time in terms of the overall plot, as the Arctic researchers divulge the first clear insight on the Trees that we’ve had since our introduction to them.
Howard astounds with several fantastic full page spreads and Ellis finally gives us more of a clue as to what the Trees are; for as slow-paced as it may seem, this is a big issue.
Artist: Jason Howard
Publisher: Image
“This means something.”
Several huge developments take place this issue, and it’s about damn time. Ellis has finally started to kick the plot into gear, as we not only learn more about the nature of the Trees (courtesy of the Arctic research team), but also see global tensions start to reach a boiling point.
Howard instantly steals the show from page 1, opening up on a street level view of the city of Shu, and all of its chaotic beauty. Chenglei continues to learn more about the Shu through Zhen’s direction, and even comes to find that his understanding is even less than he initially believed. The Arctic researchers also chime in this issue, not only in terms of their discovery, but also by shedding light on their motivations (at least one of the members) and essentially summarizing why I personally find the Trees to be so frightening (read to find out!).
Ellis’ story-telling continues to lend itself to those drawn to and affected by the Trees rather than the Trees themselves this issue, but it’s a nicer progression than last time in terms of the overall plot, as the Arctic researchers divulge the first clear insight on the Trees that we’ve had since our introduction to them.
Howard astounds with several fantastic full page spreads and Ellis finally gives us more of a clue as to what the Trees are; for as slow-paced as it may seem, this is a big issue.
A Look Inside
