Greg Pak's writing on this title continues to amaze me. Not only has he consistently hit the right tenor and tone with every character, but his selection of topics and themes have been remarkable, as has the depths he's been willing to dive into the BSG mythos. It's a tribute to a lot of things, including the weath of the BSG setting, Mr. Pak's abilities, and Dynamite's willingness to be inventive and challenging.
In this issue, the stories of "Returner Darrin" and "Sharon Prime" collide, as both try to understand their true nature. Darrin (Dualla's dead brother) is one of the few Returners to be accepted by the fleshy cylons, and is being reprogrammed or restored back to his natural self. Model #3 (Lucy Lawless' model) has him in the restoration tank, and is digging through his fake memories, trying to get into the real stuff. Once she does that, she sets him back on his toaster path.
Meanwhile, Sharon Prime, the human model, is trying to understand what she is, and the Sharon Copies are trying to fill in the gaps in their programming by learning what really happened. Seems when they copied Sharon, the Cylons left off some details that seemingly have no consequence, like how they got a scar on their hands, but it's been bugging the models the entire time. They also have a comment on their desire for emotions -- not just feelings & sensations. It's a topic only breifly touched upon in the dozens of hours of the show, but could be a very important part of the mythos in general.
This book continues to explore the edges of the new BSG universe, and is brilliant for it. For anyone who is a fan of not only the show, but also the genre and the backstory, this title is virtually a requirement. The only thing keeping this from being the best book on the shelf is Raynor's art style. I've said it before, his art is good, but it's wrong for this story. He's drawing everyone too soft and curvy. These are machines and fighter pilots, and should look as such.
But, don't let that keep you from buying this book every month. It's a real treat! |
