ROGUE SUN #25 – IT’S A NEW DAY, YES IT IS!

The attack on the Aviary has been stopped. Dylan Siegal is more focused to stop Mourningstar than ever. A father and son appear to have hit some common ground. It seems all is trending upward for the Massive-verse’s supernatural defender. If that was only the case…

ROGUE SUN #25 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Natalia Marques and Becca Carey kickstarts a brand new story arc!

Let’s take a deeper dive into the latest chapter!

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The writing brings a question of ethics to the father-son dynamic. Dylan lets a robber go because he knows him. Marcus (his dad/ghost mentor) has issues with this. The dialogue showcases their friction of topic.

It leans into Dylan’s brash arrogance to the hero blueprint. Conventional methods are not too appealing. He wants to forge his own legacy. When a financial offer comes his way to accomplish this, it throws everything in flux.

This allows his step-sister Aurie to (finally!) get her chance to become Rogue Sun. Watching the faustian-esque partnership develop will be a treat for readers. Even when the latest villain crashes the scene, each dynamic takes center stage. Pacing slows things down just enough to sense Dylan’s shock.

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Knowing who’s helping Aurie spells certain disaster. Even with the new “Sun” on the block, one staple stays true. The closing page turns everything on its axis. Readers won’t see this ending coming! Expect this to be a long wait until next issue.

Abel and Marques set a high bar with the action. Seeing Dylan fighting “normal” bad guys is a new look. It leads to a more tense face off between the pair. Readers can sense the tension is ever building. Each panel carries a unique vibe as all parties argue about what should be done with the role. The drama flows into the Bell household. With each reaction, Dylan’s decision appears to be made for him. That was something quickly opposed as events progressed.

The latest villain gets introduced with a full page image. It leads to some great action shots. Events get upstaged when “Aurie Sun” hits the scene. The half page panel lets her make an immediate impact with readers. From here, the pacing revs up. In the conflict aftermath is a few shocked faces.

Once Caleb has been announced as back, the mood changes. It stirs up the drama with Dylan and Marcus again. This leads into the closing moments. All build towards a mic drop moment. The closing image gets a full page to convey its message. It is one that is sure to leave a huge impression as Dylan’s path becomes clear.

OVERALL GRADE: 9

Sins of the past strike a nerve as a new hero makes their debut. Parrott and Cotton’s writing delve into the rebuilding bond of family. Abel and the team keep pages balanced with quick action and deeper drama. The final page is sure to have Massiveverse fans talking about the future.

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