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9.0
Gamora listens to the story behind Drax's pacifism. It's an episode in which Drax is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. While you might find this particular straw a little light for breaking the Destroyer's back, I think you'll probably agree the man's reaction - "no violence forevermore" - is *very* Drax. The strong script is further enhanced by a flawless visual performance from Greg Smallwood. While the layouts are pretty simple, the anatomy and facial work are as good as - if not better than - Mr. Smallwood's recent tour de force performance in Moon Knight.
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9.0
We finally learn the reason for Drax's recent bout of pacifism. It's emotional and heartbreaking, and should deepen his own personal story going forward. This issue was also a good inner look at Darx and Gamora friendship and respect for one another.
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9.0
nice, simple story that adds to the character of Drax. enjoyed it.
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8.5
This is a pretty straight up tale of how Drax turned pacifist, and it's a perfectly fine story. But Greg Smallwood's art elevates this book. His star has been on the rise since his run on "Moon Knight" with Jeff Lemire, and he is one of the finest artists working today. So, good story, great art. Pick this up.
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8.5
Nice story with beautiful art but just a bit short.
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7.0
Sure they tried to tie it interestingly into the Infinity Stone plotline but this read merely an average filler story. :( And only 7 issues in. :( Three members absent. :( Drax's destroyer M.O. is simplified to rationalize his current pacifism after a forced and questionable motivating adventure. :(
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6.5
Every other issue the series takes time to focus on one of the teammates of the Guardians. In this issue we get background on Drax and why he has become a pacifist. The tail is pretty much what you would expect with Drax learning that violence is not always the answer and can sometimes make things worse. While the whole thing plays out in a way to familiar way, it does work for me. Drax is a man who only thinks in violence. He does not think up strategic ways to solve a situation or what is the best course of action. His answer is always to punch the problem away. Having learn such an obvious lesson does not seem out of place for someone in that mindset. Having him take that from one extreme to the other seems like the only answer he could possibly reach. If violence is bad I can never use violence seems like a logical conclusion for him when that gray moral area does not exist. The art is good, but after previous issues I had trouble really getting into it. This is an issue I was not sure was necessary, but I am sure needed to be done to get it out of the way. If the story of why Drax is the way he is now is something we could have guessed, did we need to tell it? Did it need an entire issue to explain? My feeling was no. This is a fine issue, but one you can skip if you do not feel you need the answer. more
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