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Rex Mason is anything but ordinary. The long-time hero has evolved since his beginnings in 1965. After a tragic origin, Mason has mastered the ability to transform into any element.
In the wake of the “All In” movement, the spotlight shifts his way. The former Outsider and JL member is poised for a brand new ongoing series.
METAMORPHO: THE ELEMENT MAN #1 BY Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge, and Ferran Delgado (DC Comics) kicks events off with a mysterious starting point!
Let’s not wait any longer and dive into this chapter!
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
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Ewing makes Mason’s return chapter quite the unpredictable read. The opening intro page adds a huge throwback touch to this issue. Ewing lays out the key players and alludes to what lies ahead.
Mister 3 proves to be a unique rogue. The altercation with Mason speeds events to a solid pace. Readers watch action unfolds or in this case, break down leaving the hero on the defensive.
From here, the story goes into a few directions. One of which is bringing in an old friend into the mix. Ewing constructs the awkwardness while escalating the fight. At this stage, the conflict reaches a fun ending point. This brings together most loose ends. It also leaves readers with one last revelation before departing. All in all, Rex Mason’s life continues to be a roller coaster ride of emotions.
Lieber and Loughridge keep a very vintage feel to this book. The information page keeps in this theme. New readers can appreciate this style. This rolls unto a two page image of Ra-Man. It helps building some hype. The story spins back into present time with the start of conflict. The use of the monitor for Metamorpho’s backstory is a nice touch. This launches Mason into the foray with some style.
The fight is textbook superhero. Mister 3 pulls no punches while the fight is brought into view. Lieber’s detail in the “melting face” steals panels. Readers watch as Mason and his “partner” come after Mister 3 with a final shot. The panels are frantic with much action filling them up. It leads into a near full image conclusion. The fallout ties up loose ends before leaving with a vintage image. Structuring around the full image with the classic comic style leaves events on solid ground. There is much to enjoy here.
FINAL POINT: 8.9
Rex Mason is back with a flare and style all his own. Ewing’s writing crafts the unique environment with a throwback style. Lieber, Loughridge and Delgado bring out the best and quirkiness of Mason’s heroics with the art. This one packs quite a punch!
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