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Welcome to an all-new edition of Parlay points, the comic book review blog to the ODPH podcast!
For this edition, the battle rages on in the streets of San Francisco via The Massive-verse! Comics’ most exciting universe strikes again with Bibiana Lopez-Yang.
The reluctant hero is trying to fend off the mechs of Morrow from killing off an old friend turned enemy. As always, Bibi doesn’t need to be good. She just needs to be lucky.
THE DEAD LUCKY #11 by MELISSA FLORES, FRENCH CARLOMAGNO, MATTIA IACONO AND BECCA CAREY (along with editor Michael Busuttil) showcases Bibi’s latest efforts into stopping Pyre and Morrow before the city is leveled in the process. Let’s take a closer look at where things head now.
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
With an A.I.D. (Artificial intelligence Destruction) Protocol in effect, the streets of San Francisco are caught in the crossfire of Pyre and dangerous Morrow Mechs. As the threat has leveled up, so has Bibi and her mechs. They have now executed the Squad formation into a powerful Mech! This is much needed as an A.I.D. Mech is poised to strike!
The battle steps up a few levels. Bibi is pushing her team to find a way to win. The intensity heightens as the two metal gladiators try to take the other one out. Just when readers think Bibi is on the cusp of winning, she’s distracted by a fallen civilian.
The A.I.D. Mech delivers a blow that forces the team suit to fall. Bibi retaliates by electrocuting the Mech. This move has taken a toll on Bibi. She lies unconscious in the street. Where her story leads next will be a return of sorts that fans will be amped to check out.
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC
The actions of Morrow haven’t gone unnoticed by the Mayor of San Francisco. A decision is made that impacts everyone in the city. The choice draws a reaction of Morrow’s Jimmi Moss.
What happens next pushes the city to an unforeseen place. Can Bibi recover in time to save the city again or is it too late? Readers will have much to process as the final page sets up events for San Francisco’s last stand.
Flores gives readers a solid balance of action while setting up the major players for a face-off with epic repercussions. Bibi’s attempt to win pushes her to her limits. Its’ fallout leads to a much welcomed conversation. Fans will be very excited to see someone’s return in this segment. The writing showcases Bibi’s struggle with self-doubt and motivation to keep going.
The sub-plots with Pyre and Moss give enough of a set-up that once the Mayor’s action takes place, it sends the story into a strong path of possibilities.
Readers will see this especially with Moss. There will no turning back from his actions. It’s very intriguing to see where his direction goes from here. Fans have much to look forward to for the Pyre story finale.
MORE MASSIVE-VERSE
Carlomagno and Iacano construct a great opening fight pages right out of the gate. The two page spread is an easy win for readers with the intensity of the battle. This is balance with Bibi’s road to recovery and the conversation she has.
The emotional impact is big with its’ fallout. The key moments where the players are put in position have gifted big panels. This all build towards the final full page image setting events in motion for the big face-off coming!
FINAL POINT: 8.5
The tension runs high as the fate of San Francisco shifts into dangerous territory with The Dead Lucky #11. Flores crafts a strong build for the eventual showdown with an emotional reunion to lift Bibi. Carlomagno, Iacono and Carey set the backdrop of the battlefield with excellent art leading into a showdown for the ages.
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