Near Death a fun romp, but needs more depth.

Posted: November 15, 2011 | Author: Donald | Filed under: Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

 

    

Written by Jay Faerber with art by Simone Guglielmini (YEP, that’s his real name!), Near Death takes us on a fun journey of a hit man turned good guy, swearing to never kill again.

 

We’ve heard that one before!

After a near-death experience and what could only be described as his own personal hell, Mister Markham takes a vow to protect the innocent…but what if the innocent isn’t so innocent? What if the innocent is a man that took advantage of a 7-year-old girl? This is just one of the heavy themes that Near Death will explore in its run at image comics (And for a meer $2.99!).

While issue one did a good job of building upon the character the issues he’ll be dealing with, I found the second issue to be quite the controversy. What to do with a sick individual that swears he’s done his time, that swears he’s healed, that swears he’ll never do it again? With the pain and anguish of the family kindled into a flame of anger so great they are willing to kill to avenge the girl, this issue is about protection and right and wrong. It’s a thin line to walk and a great story to tell…I just wish it went a little more in depth…the legalitites of the system, the issues with the grey areas that come into play.

All in all this is a great title worth picking up and checking out!!

 

Near Death only once(He sat next to me on a bus),

Donnie Drama

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