With nonstop action, “The Squidder” #2 delivers an awesome ass-kicking action hero in the alien apocalypse. The surrealistic artwork will keep readers riveted with it’s striking images giving readers a dose of adrenaline that they will instantly crave more of.
WRITTEN BY: Ben Templesmith
ART BY: Ben Templesmith
PUBLISHER: IDW Publishing
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: August 6, 2013
Reviewed By Jorge Solis
Known as The Squidder to his enemies, the man known only as Jack has to deliver a human package. This special item is a young woman who holds the key to the bleak future. Jack has to decide whether or not he should deliver the witch on time. As much as he wants to stay away from the ordeal, his trigger finger still has an itch to take care of. Once all the bullets have been emptied, then Jack will make his final decision.
In the opening pages, writer/artist Ben Templesmith creates an incredibly vivid world that is weirdly believable. In the colorful imagery, snow is falling from the skies, blanketing the panel in blue hues. Notice how the color scheme changes as Jack and witch travel to the other part of the nuclear wasteland. The setting switches to a desert landscape, giving off a yellowish tone.
I really liked that Templesmith gave Jack someone to talk to. We’ve moved away from Mad Max type anti-hero and because of that, the story gives him more character growth. Jack is an ex-soldier who lost the war and constantly struggles with survivor’s guilt. I want to know more about this protagonist and how he can survive in this type of hostile environment.
Templesmith adds a female character with a distinct character design and a feisty personality. In her facial features, the witch has a tattoos around the eyes. She also has a punkish hairstyle, where half of the head seems shaved off. Because of their height differences, it almost seems like a father/daughter relationship.
A lot of thought and passion has clearly been invested into every panel. When I turn the page, I feel like I’m reading something new. The setting goes along with the color scheme and the dialogue connects to the moody atmosphere.
“The Squidder” #2 is an action-packed sci-fi thriller we’ve been waiting for. Ben Templesmith has delivered the project of his career, and I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.