Continuing on from issue #0, this multiverse cross-over featuring several independent Australian comic characters is about to get crazier. The universe has been split into a multiverse made up of five universes all joined together now, and all the characters have been forced to come together in one place by the Retroactivator and Mr Kismet who was unhappy with the way things were going previously, and we see how well these heroes get along in an unexpected situation. Naturally, some of them have personality clashes and some of them have no idea how to get themselves out of this mess.
After being through a terrible ordeal, all the heroes are more or less intact with the exception of a few like Jaeger and Sparrowbolt. Jaeger is actually two beings smooshed into one being after an accident by the Retroactivator. He's having a lot of trouble coping with two personalites in one body, It's good to see some of the characters are still upbeat and ready for action as they're going to need all the help they can get to solve their Multiverse dilemma. Fortunately for them, they are about to receive help from Dr Squarejaw, complete with dimensional directions so now they can all find each other again. There's a lot of comical moments as the heroes struggle to comprehend where they are and how to get back home. Some of them deal with the problem head-on like Billy who is always ready for action.
The art is done by various artists throughout the issue, since the story is broken up in parts. There's a wide variety of art styles shown, and it contributes to making the story much more wacky overall. It's all done in black and white, so it still has a consistent look to the art. I enjoyed the two page spread of the heroes as they arrive in a strange, new and distorted place. The artwork is unpredictable and insane looking on a large scale but it suits the story perfectly as it's one wild ride throughout the entire issue. The lettering is more consistent this time, so it's easier to read.
This independent cross-over so far has been one funny, silly and wacky ride and you can't resist waiting to see how the heroes are going to work out their problems. The series also looks out for new readers as it gives a brief description of what's happened so far at the beginning, and then continues on with the rest of the story. Look out for appearances by Australian comic characters such as Billy: Demon Slayer, MythicMan, Lightning Force and plenty more! If you want to find out more about this series, go to their official website at - http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozslaught/ |
