SUPERMAN #23.4: PARASITE
by Aaron Kuder
Oh boy, Aaron Kuder is a double threat.
So, Aaron Kuder is officially one of my favorite creators at DC right now, if not, he is my favorite. Why? The man can write AND draw. Not only did he make Tony Bedard's awful run on Green Lantern: New Guardians readable, he's written the second best (right behind Tomasi's Two-Face one-shot) villains special this month. Kuder successfully makes the Parasite a character who's a scumbag, but not to the point where he's dislikable, in fact, he's borderline relatable. The Parasite's origin itself however, is somewhat generic, and there could have been something more unique in it. However, Kuder's dialogue also really pops, and litters the issue with some hilariously Silver Age-esque moments, with a hint of Modern Age-horror and violence.
And of course, art is what made Kuder famous in the first place, and he delivers some of his best work here. With two incredibly detailed page spreads that introduce the Parasite, and some kinetic artwork, everything feels alive under Kuder's pencil. His rendition of the Parasite reminds me of a Bloater from the Last of Us, and his use of colors is great too.
Though the character's origin itself is pretty formulaic, Kuder tries to spice things up with a surprisingly well written one-shot, and some of the best art around. This special will suck $3 out of your wallet (I get standard copies by the way), but you won't mind.
STORY: 4/5
+ Some good dialogue
+ Hilariously over-the-top
- The origin itself is standard fare
ART: 5/5
+ So detailed, that I find it hard to believe this was rushed out
+ Good colors
+ Energetic
VERDICT: 4.5/5
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