The Bigger Bang #3
Writer: DJ Kirkbride
Inker: Vassilis Gogtzilas
Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic
The third quadrant of this segmented limited series showcases Kirkbride’s knack for writing better than the first two issues combined. A story as old as time, a hero trying to redeem the actions of his past or maybe his parents, showcases Cosmos on the comic scene as a hero that should be trusted. Right now, anti-heroes are the biggest and best in the business and Kirkbride deconstructs that trend with his clever writing in The Bigger Bang.
The first two issues were supremely focused on the art, suggesting a duality of man. The protagonist, Cosmos, has more blurred features in this sketch-laden comic while other main characters are defined in hazy finesse. The artist has accomplished what so few have tried in the first two issues of this comic, making Cosmos confident but also broken. His hazy lines and haphazard coloring suggest the series is vying for stylization acclaim when it is so much for than that acknowledgement at work. Gogtzilas accomplishes what I think it was that he was trying so hard to do with this book. The action scenes are very defined and sharp but they are only there to serve the plot of Kirkbride’s seemingly insignificant story. When we are greeted by Cosmos sharing his inner feelings to Wyan, he looks like he is shaking. There is an overwhelming amount of anxiety in Cosmos that is reminiscent of The Sentry during Marvel’s Civil War event.
While Gogtzilas does impeccable work on this series, the real star is the letterer Frank Cvetkovic who distracts the reader from the story and the art work which is somehow offputting while at the same time enchanting. If you look at it just a bit too long, the characters can remind you of Invader Zim but the letters displays Kirkbride’s true intentions. He pens this story is palpable, dripping malice that Cvetkovic brings to the page with overwhelming success.
You are put into the heart of Cosmos’ plight in issue three. He is trying to win himself over, but instead seems to be sinking deeper into a coup on Thulu. Excuse me, King Thulu. In the onset of this series, I was not sold but this story has all the elements of a pure cosmic adventure. With good cosmic comics, the action is tertiary to the art and the story. The story should always be focused on the hero trying to find themselves in the vastness of space – something that DJ Kirkbride understands on a fundamental level. I cannot wait to grab the final installment of this series and I look forward to the members of this creative team to form their own foundations and build their legacy.
I'd like to apologize for not posting this sooner for any interested fans, but my dog had to be taken to the vet and I need to work a few more hours to make up for the bill. As always, leave a note in the comments section or hit me on Twitter.
Check out my Amazing Spidey 13 post for the issues you should be buying to make you money. I have tips and tricks I post every week!
Inker: Vassilis Gogtzilas
Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic
The third quadrant of this segmented limited series showcases Kirkbride’s knack for writing better than the first two issues combined. A story as old as time, a hero trying to redeem the actions of his past or maybe his parents, showcases Cosmos on the comic scene as a hero that should be trusted. Right now, anti-heroes are the biggest and best in the business and Kirkbride deconstructs that trend with his clever writing in The Bigger Bang.
The first two issues were supremely focused on the art, suggesting a duality of man. The protagonist, Cosmos, has more blurred features in this sketch-laden comic while other main characters are defined in hazy finesse. The artist has accomplished what so few have tried in the first two issues of this comic, making Cosmos confident but also broken. His hazy lines and haphazard coloring suggest the series is vying for stylization acclaim when it is so much for than that acknowledgement at work. Gogtzilas accomplishes what I think it was that he was trying so hard to do with this book. The action scenes are very defined and sharp but they are only there to serve the plot of Kirkbride’s seemingly insignificant story. When we are greeted by Cosmos sharing his inner feelings to Wyan, he looks like he is shaking. There is an overwhelming amount of anxiety in Cosmos that is reminiscent of The Sentry during Marvel’s Civil War event.
While Gogtzilas does impeccable work on this series, the real star is the letterer Frank Cvetkovic who distracts the reader from the story and the art work which is somehow offputting while at the same time enchanting. If you look at it just a bit too long, the characters can remind you of Invader Zim but the letters displays Kirkbride’s true intentions. He pens this story is palpable, dripping malice that Cvetkovic brings to the page with overwhelming success.
You are put into the heart of Cosmos’ plight in issue three. He is trying to win himself over, but instead seems to be sinking deeper into a coup on Thulu. Excuse me, King Thulu. In the onset of this series, I was not sold but this story has all the elements of a pure cosmic adventure. With good cosmic comics, the action is tertiary to the art and the story. The story should always be focused on the hero trying to find themselves in the vastness of space – something that DJ Kirkbride understands on a fundamental level. I cannot wait to grab the final installment of this series and I look forward to the members of this creative team to form their own foundations and build their legacy.
I'd like to apologize for not posting this sooner for any interested fans, but my dog had to be taken to the vet and I need to work a few more hours to make up for the bill. As always, leave a note in the comments section or hit me on Twitter.
Check out my Amazing Spidey 13 post for the issues you should be buying to make you money. I have tips and tricks I post every week!
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