Snake Eyes: Agent of COBRA #2
Written by: Mike Costa
Art by: Paolo Villanelli
Get out of here. This was an amazing comic, regardless of its source material. And the action....by God! This makes the actual G.I. Joe comic that recently came out look like a tame book for children. Blood, gore, fire, explosions, swordplay, and copious amounts of silence from our favorite ninja. This issue starts with an introduction of sorts for a woman working "alongside" Snake Eyes. We get some backstory, but not so much as to take over the entirety of the comic book. After than, the action begins and let me tell you...it ruled pretty hard. I was beyond stoked as I was reading and even let out an audible "yeah" when it was over. Quality action.
Costa has to write AROUND Snake Eyes because the guy doesn't talk. This takes immense skill to move the plot forward in any way, but he does it with ease. My favorite portions of his dialogue are the ones directed specifically at Snake Eyes because you know he's not going to give and answer. And if he does, it will be a visual one. I was wondering while I read if that's what a mute person has to deal with their whole life. Having to force a visual rebuttal to things because auditory and spoken communication is so commonplace here on Earth. Regardless, excellent writing and excellent plot.
Speaking of the visuals, Villanelli is on a good one here. The action that Costa wrote is drawn to perfection in this issue and everything that Snake Eyes does is so expressive that no word or thought bubble is needed. Those cues that are drawn take this comic from a simple spin-off into the realm of its own. I'm in love with this style as well, it's very Asian-inspired, kind of like a lovechild of Anime and Comics. It makes sense though because Snake Eyes is in Asia for the duration of the issue. Villanelli is a pencil ninja and he's giving Snake Eyes a run for his money.
Amazing issue. Absolutely loved it! Pick it up!
Art by: Paolo Villanelli
Get out of here. This was an amazing comic, regardless of its source material. And the action....by God! This makes the actual G.I. Joe comic that recently came out look like a tame book for children. Blood, gore, fire, explosions, swordplay, and copious amounts of silence from our favorite ninja. This issue starts with an introduction of sorts for a woman working "alongside" Snake Eyes. We get some backstory, but not so much as to take over the entirety of the comic book. After than, the action begins and let me tell you...it ruled pretty hard. I was beyond stoked as I was reading and even let out an audible "yeah" when it was over. Quality action.
Costa has to write AROUND Snake Eyes because the guy doesn't talk. This takes immense skill to move the plot forward in any way, but he does it with ease. My favorite portions of his dialogue are the ones directed specifically at Snake Eyes because you know he's not going to give and answer. And if he does, it will be a visual one. I was wondering while I read if that's what a mute person has to deal with their whole life. Having to force a visual rebuttal to things because auditory and spoken communication is so commonplace here on Earth. Regardless, excellent writing and excellent plot.
Speaking of the visuals, Villanelli is on a good one here. The action that Costa wrote is drawn to perfection in this issue and everything that Snake Eyes does is so expressive that no word or thought bubble is needed. Those cues that are drawn take this comic from a simple spin-off into the realm of its own. I'm in love with this style as well, it's very Asian-inspired, kind of like a lovechild of Anime and Comics. It makes sense though because Snake Eyes is in Asia for the duration of the issue. Villanelli is a pencil ninja and he's giving Snake Eyes a run for his money.
Amazing issue. Absolutely loved it! Pick it up!
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