Dark Ages #6 Review – But Why Tho? A geek community

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Dark Age #6 was written by Tom Taylor, illustrated by Iban Coello, colored by Brian Reber and lettered by VC’s Joe Sabino. It is published by Marvel Comics. After saving Miles Morales from the dual threats of Venom and Carnage, Peter Parker and the rest of the heroes learn of Apocalypse’s plans to project his consciousness into the Unmaker. They run to stop the mutant monarch, but must face off against the Purple Man who has exercised his will over their friends! Will the world be saved or will the age of Marvels end?

I already mentioned that in essence Dark Middle Ages was a reversal of the usual “dark future” that often populates popular comic book characters from alternate universes. That has remained true throughout its run; Despite its title and the fact that some characters actually meet their end, the ultimate goal for the heroes of the Marvel Universe is to make a better world out of the loss of technology. “Who says a post-apocalyptic world has to be a bad thing?” Parker says in one of the show’s most moving, and somewhat direct, dialogues. Taylor also keeps things from descending into all-out grimness with some well-placed bits of humor, especially when it comes to Deadpool. DC rightly signed an exclusive deal with him as he’s one of the best writers in the business today. However, I will miss his work on the heroes of the House of Ideas.

Coello finishes the series on a high artistic level, delivering some stunning action sequences. One sequence shows Wolverine taking on a mind-controlled Cyclops, with the X-Men leader’s optic blasts shredding the flesh and bones of his teammates in a series of horrific panels. A two-page spread pits the mind-controlled heroes of Purple Man against their counterparts; Colossus and She-Hulk wrestle, Doctor Doom fights with Dracula, and Spidey darts around Captain America. But the highlight of the book goes to Blade, who has one of the sickest moments I’ve ever seen from him, and that’s saying something because Blade is a character that screams badass.

Reber’s colors highlight the art, giving each character their own unique hue and bringing the landscape to life. When Apocalypse and Cyclops confront Wolverine underground, there is a faint blue tint from Apocalypse’s portals that quickly turns to a bright red that overwhelms the page as Cyclops uses his optic blasts. The page turns brilliant white as Storm uses her weather powers to rain down lightning and hail on Apocalypse Fortress. Even Sabino’s letters take on their own hue and shape; If a character is shot through the head, they will emit a bright yellow “BANG!” instead of blood spurting from their head. And as always, Deadpool’s yellow speech bubbles are present, although fans expecting the Merc With A Mouth to break the fourth wall will likely be disappointed.

Dark Age #6 serves as an antidote to the well-worn tropes of post-apocalyptic realms and the perfect culmination of Tom Taylor’s time at Marvel. if you liked it DCeased or injusticeor you’re looking for a superhero story with a happier ending, I definitely recommend either saving all issues or waiting for the trade collection.

Dark Age #6 is available now wherever comics are sold.

Dark Age #6

TL;DR

Dark Age #6 serves as an antidote to the well-worn tropes of post-apocalyptic realms and the perfect culmination of Tom Taylor’s time at Marvel. if you liked it DCeased or injusticeor you’re looking for a superhero story with a happier ending, I definitely recommend either saving all issues or waiting for the trade collection.

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