STORMWATCH #17
by Peter Milligan and Will Conrad
Now, this is what I call a return to form.
I've been keeping up with Stormwatch through the occasional flip-through at a comic shop, and I can say it's been lacking in what made the first 8 issues great. I picked this up mainly because it was advertised as the issue that changes everything, with the death of a team member. None of that happens here, but it's still a pretty big chapter. Apollo, Midnighter, Hawksmoor and the Projectionist are thrown out the Eye of the Storm, and the Engineer sends a very surprising guest star after them. Milligan has a great handle of his characters, and makes this feel like a classic Warren Ellis "Authority" story. I really like where this is going, and can't wait to see what the Engineer has in store for the team. I also loved Harry Tanner in here, showing even evil douches can have a heart. The only beef I have with Stormwatch #17 is the useless Zealot cameo. It just comes out of nowhere, and does nothing to serve the story.
Will Conrad's art is stunning. I really like the style he's going for, and hope to see more of him in the future. However, I don't like how he draws Zealot, who seems sort of out of place, both story-wise and art-wise.
Stormwatch #17 is an excellent book. I'm sad to see that it's not selling well, which could mean it's on DC's chopping block. We already lost I, Vampire, and I don't want to loose Stormwatch either. Show Apollo and Midnighter some love, people!
STORY: 4/5
+ Excellent character work
+ Harry Tanner ftw!
+ Feels like classic "Authority"
-Useless Zealot appearance
ART: 4/5
+ Looks magnificent
- Zealot looks... Weird.
VERDICT: 4/5
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