Supreme: Blue Rose #02
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Tula Lotay
Publisher: Image
“…time is an insane machine that stalks you.”
When Ellis does weird, he does weird good. But much like Trees, he’s taken a more concrete approach in developing more tangible characters through dialogue and exposition, while still allowing whatever greater forces are at will to drive his universe to the edge and back. All that to say, this is like Trees on crack, but less developed with regards to “social science fiction” elements… thus far.
Diane has finally set off on her grand adventure, and this ultimately acts as less of a focal point in the issue in regards to the introduction of one (Dr.) Chelsea Henry; who’s future science discoveries could literally change the world. Our mysterious redhead (as seen chatting up Enigma) from the premiere also makes an appearance, but continues to assert herself as having some link, if not actual involvement, with whatever the overarching plot entails.
The time/spatial angle has not been disregarded however, and is touched upon in this issue to the point of implying that any notions of reincarnations/past lifetimes are more quantum rather than spiritual in the story’s context. I wanted to initially imagine that there was a more “fantastical” level of involvement with the ongoing events, and while this isn’t wholly false it still stands to reason that there is hard logic (I mean, within the realms of a science fiction comic book) behind the anomalies occurring and mind bending phenomena that are seen in instances. One of which Dane still aims to investigate, but is currently in transit to Omegapolis for lodging.
Tolay continues to blur the line between reality and fantasy along with time and space by refusing to confine herself to a damn panel, which in tandem with the vividness of the colors makes this comic read like one huge drug trip (it’s pretty awesome). This is another knockout issue by a team making waves through time and space, and with the elements, plot devices, and characters explored, indicates that we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
Artist: Tula Lotay
Publisher: Image
“…time is an insane machine that stalks you.”
When Ellis does weird, he does weird good. But much like Trees, he’s taken a more concrete approach in developing more tangible characters through dialogue and exposition, while still allowing whatever greater forces are at will to drive his universe to the edge and back. All that to say, this is like Trees on crack, but less developed with regards to “social science fiction” elements… thus far.
Diane has finally set off on her grand adventure, and this ultimately acts as less of a focal point in the issue in regards to the introduction of one (Dr.) Chelsea Henry; who’s future science discoveries could literally change the world. Our mysterious redhead (as seen chatting up Enigma) from the premiere also makes an appearance, but continues to assert herself as having some link, if not actual involvement, with whatever the overarching plot entails.
The time/spatial angle has not been disregarded however, and is touched upon in this issue to the point of implying that any notions of reincarnations/past lifetimes are more quantum rather than spiritual in the story’s context. I wanted to initially imagine that there was a more “fantastical” level of involvement with the ongoing events, and while this isn’t wholly false it still stands to reason that there is hard logic (I mean, within the realms of a science fiction comic book) behind the anomalies occurring and mind bending phenomena that are seen in instances. One of which Dane still aims to investigate, but is currently in transit to Omegapolis for lodging.
Tolay continues to blur the line between reality and fantasy along with time and space by refusing to confine herself to a damn panel, which in tandem with the vividness of the colors makes this comic read like one huge drug trip (it’s pretty awesome). This is another knockout issue by a team making waves through time and space, and with the elements, plot devices, and characters explored, indicates that we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
A Look Inside
