DARK FREQUENCIES!
Johnny Blaze and Talia Warroad learn that Infernal Labs, a research group devoted to weaponizing the instruments of Hell, have enlisted Danny Ketch as a mindless soldier. But in order to save him, they need to battle him before he destroys himself and others! Plus, a backup story featuring Ghost Rider and Taegukgi of Tiger Division!
Rated T+
Infernal Labs holds Danny Ketch in thrall. Dr. Diyu swatted Johnny Blaze down in the last issue. As Johnny and Talia Warroad mount a rescue, Dr. Diyu threatens to unleash the ultimate result of her research. Great art, strong-yet-fragile characters, and family drama build to a cliffhanger ending in Ghost Rider #14. Read Full Review
Though the story isn't as physically dark as this has been in the past, it's a psychological thriller that leaves you uncomfortable as it moves along. Read Full Review
Despite engaging concepts and crazy action, Ghost Rider #14 continues the series' larger lack of direction. Read Full Review
Benjamin Percy is one of my favorite writers as he is so good telling these darker tales with layers of heart and depth to the characters. I find this arc to be fascinating and a joy to read. The art team of Corey Smith oren junior and Bryan Valenza do a wonderful job as well. The artwork looks great and fits the tone of the story perfectly.
Another good issue as we continue to get more content with Danny. Still not sure how I feel about Johnny and Talia's relationship, but I do think it's better than them being straight-up together in a "proper/regular" relationship. As for the backup, I didn't really need it, but it was good for what it was. I'm glad there was an actual reason for Johnny and Taegukgi to team up, rather than just throwing the two of them together for the sake of doing it.
Half of this issue is par for the volume's course: The characters plod oh-so-slowly toward a confrontation. Consistent characterization and good visual storytelling make it tolerable, but I itch to get down to business.
That itch is soothed by a nicely-orchestrated character study on Dr. Diyu, the antagonist. She emerges as the best sort of baddy. She's crossing moral thresholds not out of a melodramatic hunger to chew on scenery, but because she has demons to fight (literally as well as metaphorically). She makes questionable choices because winning her battle means that much to her.
Even the b strip is surprisingly enjoyable. The creators come up with a believable premise to throw Johnny together with Taegukgi, and t more
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Even though there's progression throughout the series, there's still part of me that always feels the beginnings tread the same beats. I did get interesting. I'm enjoying it for the most part.
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