Timala Elliott
Timala Elliott
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #1
Image Comics
Written by Rick Remender
Art by André Lima Araújo
Colors by Chris O’Halloran
Letters by Rus Wooton
The Rundown: The protagonist uncovers something disturbing after receiving an alert on his phone.
In the Chinatown section of Vancouver, B.C. the protagonist goes about his day in the community. His interactions with people in the community are shown. After he receives an interesting notification, he makes his way to a home in an isolated area. There he makes a surprising discovery. He must then decide how to proceed.
The Story: Remender has created a thought provoking and compelling narrative surrounding an as of yet nameless individual that is more than what he seems. Although dialogue is sparse in this episode, the creative team does a great job with fleshing out the protagonist’s character through both words and deeds. The story also takes the time to give a treatise on the nature of humanity and how it allows suffering to continue. I like this format and am curious if it continues in the same manner. I am excited to see what happens next.
The Art: Araújo and O’Halloran do an amazing job with crafting this virtually wordless series opener. I am impressed with the seamless and clear visual storytelling. I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters. As the tone and mood of the tale changed, so did my own. I was completed engaged with the turn of each page.
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #1
