2 - Posted on 10/9/2024

Again, an excellent use of blacks! So well balanced, which serves to strengthen the already rock solid composition of each page. A great, three page sequence, Jason, congrats!

2 - Posted on 10/9/2024

Loving these sequences, Jason. Like you say, GREAT composition and fantastic + creative use of the BW elements. Beautiful!

1 - Posted on 10/9/2024

Great 3-page sequence.  I think I'm with you on this being my favorite of the set (although that jazz panel at the top of page 2 also got my attention).  I love the interlude panels that are intercut with the main fight sequence.  Especially the middle panel here.  Maybe they were worried about over using the technique, but I kind of wish they had done it through the entire sequence, switching from positive to negative as the fight went on.  In any case, this is just great storytelling and really beautiful b&w work. 

2 - Posted on 10/9/2024

Slam Bradley,

In pages of 1 2 3 

A Gotham year one for me

Slam Bradley, 1 2 3

Bradley you and me girl

1 - Posted on 10/10/2024

Agreed that this is the best one of the three (mirroring page one) and the most brutal for sure. I love the detail of the horizontal line on Slam's nose in panel 3 implying his nose is broken.

You know that to me, Phil and Eric's art was the point of entry to this series and remained so after my read since King's writing felt a bit too forced to me. But the art alone makes it a must read.

1 - Posted on 10/10/2024

Didn't read the series but Hester's art is always a treat for the eye: clear and effective storytelling combined with a deep expertise and flair for what to include and NOT include in each panel. The middle panel is a showstopper but wouldn't be nearly as effective without the two panels that sandwich it.