A CLONE CONSPIRACY TIE-IN!
• Prowler's felt right at home working for NEW U. After all, they're a force for good.
• But after a painful confrontation with the new Electro and a bare-knuckle brawl with Julia Carpenter, a.k.a. MADAME WEB, Prowler's second-guessing himself and New U's mission...
• ...and THE JACKAL doesn't tolerate dissent, especially when it could jeopardize everything he's worked to build!
Rated T+
Ryan continues to do god's work with his interior monologue of Hobie, as well as the callback to his opening monologue being repeated under different circumstances in the end; it's one of the most unique devices I've ever seen in a comic. Along with Campbell, this team is doing well at character building. Here's hoping this isn't their last book together. Read Full Review
The still-underdeveloped character of Hobie Brown gets lost amid the chaos of The Clone Conspiracy and overshadowed by Julia Carpenter. As always, however, Jamal Campbell comes to the book's rescue with gorgeous art. Read Full Review
Bits and PiecesAfter a fascinating start to the series, the Prowler as a stand-alonebook is struggling to find an intriguing conflict for our hero to really sinkhis teeth into. Combine all that withfighting skills that seem sub-par and an unlikable demeanor, especially thisissue, and this maybe something to avoid until it can steer clear of tie-instatus and truly allow the character to flourish … if it gets that chance. Read Full Review
I dunno. This series hasn't done a whole lot with this character or its tie-in status to Clone Conspiracy. The plot with Julia Carpenter makes Hobie to be the bad guy, which is never good. He's actually pretty pathetic this issue. So enamored with the Jackal that he falsely accuses Julia of sabotaging NewU, then he attacks her, then he gets his butt whooped. I really do hope the real Prowler takes over, because Pod Person Prowler kind of sucks. Read Full Review
It's enough to save this issue, but the narrative needs to start going somewhere if The Prowler is going to transform from a fun diversion into a solid ongoing series. Read Full Review
This issue is dedicated to bringing Hobie's story in line with the latest status quo from Clone Conspiracy #4. Sadly, he decides to blame Julia Carpenter for New U falling apart - a serious error on his part. The necessity of tying into the bigger event hurts this title a lot. In this particular issue, some tired writing tricks and some clean but sterile art also hold things back.
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