Timala Elliott
Timala Elliott
Kneel Before Zod #1
DC Comics
Written by Joe Casey
Art by Dan McDaid
Colors by David Baron
Letters by Troy Peteri
The Rundown: Dru-Zod is challenged by both his son and a group of deadly pirates as he attempts to protect New Kandor from its enemies.
After Dru-Zod converses with Jor-El, he makes a stunning discovery. Afterwards, he and Ursa discuss their offspring. Later, Dru-Zod confronts his son about his current behavior. Then, an altercation leads Dru-Zod to make a difficult choice. One month later, Dru-Zod must deal with an attack on New Kandor from the Khunds, prompting the United Planets to closely monitor the developing world.
The Story: The introductory chapter of this series does a good job with setting up the premise and main characters of the overarching narrative. It’s definitely an interesting premise, especially as my knowledge of Dru-Zod and Ursa is very limited. My favorite parts include the portions when Dru-Zod’s mental state is called into question and his relationship with Lor. Overall, I think the storyline is promising and I would like to see where it ultimately goes.
The Art: The artwork has a traditional styling and features a cool toned palette that relies heavily on reds and blues. I found the action sequences to be well done, and the overall illustration pairs perfectly with the mood of the tale.
Kneel Before Zod #1
