“Do A Powerbomb: Black & White #3” – The Final Round

The Run Down

From the start of reading this re-release of “Do a Powerbomb”, it’s been a completely wild ride. With this having been my first time ever reading the story, I never knew what I was getting into. What I’ve read is, I think, one of the most emotionally impactful stories I’ve ever touched. It’s here now that we’ve once again reached the end of this fantastic tale, so I invite you to come along as I review “Do a Powerbomb: Black & White #3”.

Writer/Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson
Letterer: Rus Wooten

The Writing

Right from the opening page of this final issue, I couldn’t get the song “Click Click Boom” by Saliva out of my head. For those who don’t know the song, it’s all about the lead singer admitting that his parents weren’t perfect. It’s that coupled with the fact that he had childhood dreams of lighting up stages and creating a spectacle. All of this in a blaring rock edge. This is the exact story and energy Johnson injected into “Do a Powerbomb” while remaining an emotional roller-coaster. That ride ended here, but it also didn’t.

While I thought I had my pick of the week already chosen, this just had to be the first comic in a long time that genuinely made me set it down and cry. As someone that had to quickly learn the concept of life and death at arguably too young of an age, this entire run hit my heart hard. I implore you, if you’ve never read this story, do yourself a favor and read it.

The Art

Not only is Johnson’s story absolutely incredible, but his art is as well. There’s so much going on not just in every page, but every panel and in that, he never fails to capture the emotion. Everything from the excitement to the sadness seeps through every line and minuscule detail. In my eyes now, his art isn’t just a frenetic and fun punk style, but a reflection of the story and what life is.

As for the lettering of Rus Wooten, it adds just that much more to what “Do a Powerbomb” is. In several panels, the box placement helps beautifully transition us into the next scene, guiding us with a gentle hand. However, the true star of the show is the onomatopoeia, delivering all of the spectacle and excitement of your average wrestling match.

Final Thoughts

In “Do a Powerbomb”, Daniel Warren Johnson delivers a truly life-changing piece of art. He may have gone into this just wanting to write a fun story, but what he gave us is so much more. Not many series can say they deserve a complete re-release, and this is one that absolutely deserves it.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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