5/17/2023 0 Comments King of heroes superman![]() ![]() Of course I can’t neglect to mention colorist Hi-Fi, because the colors in this book are infused with electric energy, which makes them pop!įor the true sequential art nuts among us, Bennett’s fight scenes are also pretty good. It’s a great way to open the story because it sets an appropriately sinister tone. Speaking of that splash page, I love its composition! Shazam looks truly menacing what with his electric eyes glowing inside his hood and his slightly awkward pose, as if he needs a second to recover from the lightning that strikes him every time he yells, “Shazam!” And of course the clouds taking the shape of BWL, looming over Shazam, add to the image’s intimidating vibe. ![]() On top of that, Bennett has the panels build up to a splash page where Billy transforms into Shazam by gradually increasing the action, such as the smashing of a picture frame and Billy storming out of the house. He makes the sequence more dynamic by using alternating “camera angles,” showing characters’ different types of body language, and zeroing in on the frustration on Billy’s face. For example, even during the scene where Billy and his parents are having dinner, Bennett finds ways to make an otherwise static scene come to life. On the whole, I think Bennett-along with both inkers, Brabo and Santorelli, who blend together well and add depth to the illustrations-is doing an incredible job telling this story. While I dislike a couple aesthetic choices that Joe Bennett has made-such as Billy’s mother’s hilariously silly overreaction when Billy is being a jerk at the dinner table (I think it just looks weird)-I fully recognize that this is mostly a matter of taste and this is really just a nitpick. In this review I’ll answer those questions based on my own subjective views. The main questions I have going into this are whether these one-shots will actually add anything to the Batman/Superman story (either in terms of plot or character) and if these one-shots will deliver a solid story that can stand on its own (even if it’s open-ended to tie into Batman/Superman). The first of these one-shots is The Infected: King Shazam! #1. To go along with the current Batman/Superman arc, DC is publishing one-shots to explore what each infected hero is going through. In the pages of the Batman/Superman ongoing the titular heroes are up against The Batman Who Laughs, who has infected several heroes. ![]()
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