Black Science #10

Written by: Rick Remender
Art by: Matteo Scalera
Colors by: Dean White

The multiverse in Black Science is beginning to shape up in a meaningful way. Now instead of seeing how each world is affected by, let's call them “The Alpha Group” we're seeing multiple versions of Grant and Kadir and everyone and how they all relate to each other. It's an interesting premise and probably the most interesting part of this issue.

The first section of the story focuses on Pia and Nate's escape from the millipede people and driven by Pia's angsty narrative it isn't too much. Her inner monologue is easily the weakest due to how cliché it feels. A teenager doesn't like her parents? Wow. Unfortunately, it's not inaccurate. It just doesn't make for compelling narration.

The second section follows the return of the Grant McKays. This part while a fun read (I loved the melodrama) was ultimately, not incredibly investing either. Like I said in the previous review, as of now I'm not a fan of Grant McKay's return. I'm hoping it doesn't stunt the growth of the other characters but we'll see.

The third section sees Pia and Nate finally returning to their group and with just enough to have a final showdown with the millipede people in the next issue. I'm not completely sold on Rebecca's reasoning for starting up this whole scientific process. It seems almost a little too shallow in the face of how widespread this all is. Especially, because it either shows how easily manipulated the whole group is, or how much of an emotional mastermind Rebecca is. Although, I do look forward to seeing how this all plays out.

As usual, Matteo Scalera and Dean White absolutely destroy my eyeballs with their art. This is their meal ticket. I hope this book propels them both to stardom that they so rightfully deserve. Even when sections are languid, their art keeps me from being disinterested. It's incredibly beautiful to look at, even when it's just a one page spread of a torch.

The plot stutters, but the art rages on in another solid issue of Black Science.