From Aspen Comics, David Schwartz, Pasquale Qualano, David Curiel, Josh Reed.
Its the final issue of Idolized! (Well, hopefully only the final one of this volume.) Anything can happen here. Its the final battle between Joule and Stasis. How does this conflict turn out?
One, buy the damn issue to find out.
Two, this comic has one of the best final pages I’ve ever read. Joule’s words cause the entire book to change and demands an immediate re-reading.
This comic is packed, and honestly I initially thought it was a bad thing. A lot happens and at times its too much too fast. But then there is that last page reveal. The true editor of this comic book, the entire tale of Joule and Superhero Idol, is revealed and everything needs to be reinterpreted. Suddenly things don’t take place too fast, nor is the story packed. Its now not enough. Every fan is going to want more details. The graphic novel collection needs a “director’s cut” label on the cover. We demand unedited Joule!
Its not just about Joule though. The entire Superhero Idol cast comes back for this final issue and everyone gets a moment to shine. While Joule has been the focus, and entire super team was being formed in front of the readers’ eyes. And what a team it is too. Every member has strengths and weaknesses. Personality traits that can be at odds with their teammates. I’ve demanded more Joule since issue 1 but now I want more of the entire team. As a huge long time fan of Teen Titans and New Warriors, let me tell you, David has created something that honors the legacy of teen books and innovates the concept for 2013.
Pasquale, David and Josh accentuate everything I’ve already mentioned. Pasquale has given these new heroes, and villains, unique looks that aren’t patterned after whatever is popular from another company. In size, build, colors and more each one of these characters can stand on his/her own as something new.
The reality show culture constantly asks who will be the next to win? However being next only provokes comparisons to who came before and who will come after. Idolized, much like Joule, stands on its own not as a next but as the first. Here’s to many more.
