Review: Future Sci-Fi Tales: Spatial Void #1
In this anthology Drew D. Lenhart brings us six one-shot stories of space adventures from a diverse bunch of creators. Some are full colour and some are monochrome.
In Rygor's Ghosts by writer/artist Nathan Pinsoneault a cosmic barbarian roams from world to world to collect gemstones of great power in a quest for personal aggrandisement, slaying all who stand in his way ... It is a long, lonely journey, but our traveller is not alone on his ship...
In Where 4 R U? by writer Matt Kund and artist Noah Ray, Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers is translated to the backdrop of a space war. Two mining corporations battle over the reserves of the precious mineral veronite 2 on the desert planet Verona Prime. Is there any hope for a romance that crosses the divide?
In Twin Clones Mecha by writer Ben O'Grady and artist David Monge Bautista, two girls race to survive the aggressive predators of an alien world. Can an old abandoned mecha provide them with the means to escape?
In Ro-Bar by Brian Judge and Joe Rodri, Earth's final defender confronts the evil alien mastermind behind the destruction of his world... But neither could predict the monstrous turn of events as they come face to face for the ultimate showdown...
In Conquer by writer/artist Lee Jacob Phillips an astronaut touches down on a primordial world to plant his flag, not suspecting that he is trespassing on territory that has already long been claimed...
In The Suit Made It To Europa by writer Drew D. Lenhart and artist Hernan Molina an investigator arrives on Jupiter's icy moon to look into the deaths of three astronauts. It seems like they were killed by an Ethran, one of the shape-shifting, life-sucking aliens native to Europa. Our man must examine the evidence quickly to determine the whereabouts of the elusive creature. Can he track it down before it strikes again?
Each vignette strikes a different dramatic note for the reader, though in most there is an element of dark humour present. The art styles are delightfully varied: Pinsoneault channels Marvel's Jack Kirby with an authentic 70s vibe, Ray brings us strongly atmospheric expressionistic line art, Bautista's offering is punchy anime with many imaginative designs, Phillips gives us richly-painted panels with a retro raypunk feel.
As a showcase for new creators, this has a lot to offer and the reader will find plenty of entertainment within.
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Zak Webber
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