X-O Manowar [2017] #9

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X-O Manowar [2017] #9

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I'm glad we're heading into whatever this bounty hunter storyline is. Because like Aric, I'm getting kind of tired of the relentless wars and battles.

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Re: X-O Manowar [2017] #9

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Well this story ran it's course. I think it was kinda over in issue #8 and this from a story perspective felt like a bit of filler (a lot of worldbuilding exposition) like it was designed to fill out those 3-issue GN arcs and they needed an extra slot. And I say this as uber obsessive Matt Kindt fan. Not every at bat can be a home run though.

The art is so good, I mean, I just was happy with it as a gallery experience. So pretty. Out of Crain's 3 issues, this one was the best with the most diverse scenery and colors, just felt nice in that regard.

I feel like we kinda need explanations at this point, and leaping to a bounty hunt storyline... well, I hope it starts to peel back the layers of why Aric is here. We'll see how that goes.

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[quote="otomo"
Out of Crain's 3 issues, this one was the best with the most diverse scenery and colors, just felt nice in that regard.
[/quote]

Fully agree
I find Crain's work so fluid and kinda messy. This was easy to the eyes.
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I noticed the time jump. Was a little jarring till I figured time had passed.
I hope after Aric has everyone dead he movies the Vine there as their new home world.
I liked it and yes felt like a filler or a tie up issue but it was fine. I scored higher. 4 out of 5
It's bugging me after being granted higher knowledge of a intergalactic beings Eric is no different. Or doesn't have some kind of sweet knowledge.
So Aric can make any wepon out of his suit.
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Re: X-O Manowar [2017] #9

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otomo wrote:Well this story ran it's course.
That's a good way of putting it, and I did enjoy the issue. I think Kindt timed the switch to a different plot line well. As you say, the arc ran its course and was great but it's time for a new wrinkle.

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Looks like Aric has made a mess of things, probably should have took Abram’s advice. Crains art seemed pretty polished this issue, I wonder will they have him go back to doing 4001/4002 stuff again, his art is a major part of that timeline, it seems like a natural fit now. Looking forward to these Bounty Hunters...
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Re: X-O Manowar [2017] #9

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Excellent issue. Art was amazing. I too am glad we are moving on. 8.5/10.
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