Secret Invasion War Of Kings One Shot

I’ve been a fan of Black Bolt and his Inhumans for as long as I can remember reading comics. In fact, I’d put him as my second favorite kingly character (which I’d consider something of merit considering you know who will always be number one). It’s the reserve and patience that a man of his position and power that I find admirable. However, we all have our breaking points. The events of Secret Invasion: Inhumans – which were so soon after what occurred in Silent War – finally made the mute monarch snap. And a glorious snap it is.

Any reader of Marvel In Space books is no stranger to the work of Abnett and Lanning (or “DnA” as they are referred to by fans). Their resume of the two Annihilation events, as well as their current jobs on Nova and Guardians of the Galaxy, have already earned them a place in Marvel history, as well as the go-to guys on how to write modern-day space/sci-fi comics. Sure enough, this one-shot sets up yet another awe-inspiring saga, with character-rich dialogue and and moments that will leave you breathless. I counted at least three moments that made me gasp or say “ohhhh…” out loud, which is what I better damn well get out of an action-packed space story.

The art and colors of the book are also as awe-inspiring. Other than one or two faces – there is one in particular where Blackagar looks rather cranky; and it made me smile – there were no obvious, cringing flaws. The action scenes grab you and force you to hold on tight as you maneuver through  explosions and lazers and energy blasts and oh man it’s like I’m watching Star Wars for the very first time!

If this is a sign of things to come, then I welcome the new epic scribed by Marvel’s galactic grandmasters. I highly suggest that anyone even vaguely interested in Space Marvel and/or the Inhumans pick this up and get ready for a wild ride.