Z-View: Deep State #2 by Jordan and Kristantina

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Deep State is an on-going series created by Justin Jordan published by Boom Studios.

Writer: Justin Jordan

Artist: Ariela Kristantina

Colorist: Ben Wilsonham

Letterer: Ed Dukeshire

Harrow and Branch’s investigation of the long-lost Soviet lander’s crash site leads them to a small town in rural Pennsylvania. Before the mysterious force is able to take control of the townspeople and enact its full plan, the Agents of Control must isolate the town from the world and eliminate the menace.

*** Beware – spoilers may be found below ***

The Good

  • Opening line: “It’s already too late.”
  • The storytelling used to show Harrow and Branch clearing a house.
  • The rapidly spreading virus/plague/alien infestation makes for a fun story.

The Bad:

  • The rapidly spreading virus/plague/alien infestation makes for a bad situation for the characters in the story.
  • How Harrow helps when he is “entire and effective.”
  • The art/coloring doesn’t gel as well as in the first issue.

The Ugly:

  • What happens when you meet someone who has met the alien.

 

Deep State #2 should appeal to fans of The X-Files and the Twilight Zone.  I’ll be back for more!

Rating: 4 out of 5