SHADOW HUNTERS!
There's a new splinter group within the F.B.I. that is charged with quelling the rise in supernatural activity in the country, and it's helmed by Agent Talia Warroad, who aims to enlist the dangerous power of the drifter named Johnny Blaze!
RATED T+
With Blackheart in the background, Exhaust as the new bad, and the femme fatale Talia Warroad sticking around front and center, it's no wonder that Percy has cornered a monopoly on the horror section of the Marvel Universe. Though it would be nice to see Man-Thing, Blade, and a host of others come back around for a dedicated one-shot or two for the Hallow's Eve season, "Shadowhunters comes a few weeks early for Devil's Night, but even though a good scare carries a somewhat orgasmic sensation, in no way does this premature release kill the momentum of Percy and Smith's sinisterly salacious run. Read Full Review
As metal as this book as been through six issues, Ghost Rider #7 might be its grimiest yet, introducing one of the wildest villains the Spirit of Vengeance has ever seen. Read Full Review
Ghost Rider #7 is a serviceable issue that's more setup than story. Blaze and Warroad are simply moved into place as partners to face what's coming while Blackheart creates a new lieutenant that may or may not look cool, depending on your affinity for the Power Rangers. But for these two plot points, you could skip this issue and not miss anything. Read Full Review
A little surprised that Marvel didn't make this issue a bigger deal, considering it's Legacy #250. Either way, this was another relatively strong issue. Smith being back on the art is great, of course, and I like that this series is getting a stronger sense of direction in terms of its larger story. Though, I don't know how I feel about the constant car/road/etc. references in this book, particularly with Blackheart at the end.
This continues to be a great ghost rider run. It's really gruesome and brutal but I love how it takes time to develop the story and characters. Benjamin Percy is a fantastic writer
To me, it feels like this volume is finally kicking off the story it's always wanted to tell, and I really appreciate the clarity. Some of this issue's art is outstanding, too.
It could have used more action, but it kept my interest. This run has been good. It just needs to start taking that next step.
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