The ice and snow are melting, and apparently so. are our hearts, as there is a warning right from the get-go that this is a sad issue. Krypto’s adventures continue in this heartbreaking fourth issue!
Creative Team:
Ryan North (WRITER), Mike Norton (ARTIST), Ian Herring (COLORS), Ferran Delgado (LETTERS), and Jae Lee/June Chung (COVER).
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The Story:
Matt:
Ryan might have undersold just how sad this issue was. Who hurt him? What in the world was this issue? This may be one of the saddest issues of comics I have read in quite some time. We see Krypto unleash hell and fury rightfully so in this and it was satisfying watching him destroy the Brainiac robot in this issue.
The telltale sign of a great story is how it makes you feel and how it lingers with you, and this one lingered with me. This run has been severely underrated, and this issue is a prime example of why it needs to be on your radar.
Megan: I had a feeling it was going too well when we see Krypto having the time of his life, but I knew I was in trouble once I saw the warning. “Content warning: this is a sad one. Read it with someone to hug nearby”. I have never read something more true.
Krypto and his new friend, a fellow stray dog, paint the town red with their doggy antics until they come across a group of children playing in the woods. While everything seems to be a fun and innocent time, things change when the children come across what looks to be an abandoned robot. Disregarding Krypto’s constant barks, the kids went to repair the robot, which is a much bigger threat than the kids realize.
If there’s one thing Ryan North is going to do, it’s play with your emotions. Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypto #4 is easily the most heart wrenching comic of the series so far, which shows you how well North is able to capture an audience. Along with the emotional trauma, we’re also treated to see Krypto showcase his superdog powers and fight off this Brainiac robot, which definitely added power to the punch of emotions of the comic.
The Art and Letters:
Matt:
Norton and Herring bring raw emotion to the art in this issue. The anger and sadness on Krypto as he nudges Brownie and then realizes what happens is so detailed and raw that it invokes so many emotions from me. The colors of violent reds and blue flash across the panels as we see Krypto destroy the bot in such a satisfying manner. This is an artistically driven story, and the art continues to be incredible.
Megan: Mike Norton, Ian Herring, and Ferran Delgado are behind the incredible art of Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, and they absolutely understood the assignment. Aligning their art with the emotions of the story, Mike Norton and Ian Herring bring the story to life with their incredible artistic talents. Where I think they excelled the most was in the battle of Krypto and the Brainiac robot, capturing the raw emotion errupting from Krypto as he fights on pure adrenalin.
Final Thoughts:
Matt: 9.5/10
Krypto the Last Dog of Krypton is an emotionally charged issue that will have you in tears. It is tragic, and the power and emotion behind the art and story make this the strongest issue of the run, and I cannot wait to see Summer. MORE FROM MATT HERE!
Megan: 9.3/10. While you may look at Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton and think it’s just a feel good story about Krypto, that could not be farther from the truth. Ryan North takes Krypto’s story and brings you every emotion you could possibly feel, while widening his comic lore. The fourth issue is a perfect example of how deep this story can get. MORE FROM MEGAN HERE!
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