There's an exchange in this issue of The Walking Dead where Rick and Michonne reflect on how the current Commonwealth conflict feels bigger and more out of control than anything they've faced in the past. That sentiment isn't anywhere close to being supported by the past year or so's worth of issues, unfortunately. It's been a long, repetitive grind during that stretch. And even with issue #186 going a long way toward reinvigorating a struggling series, this follow-up makes it clear how much work remains.
This is a case where the dramatic cover doesn't translate into the story itself. That image suggests a major rift between Rick and Michonne in the aftermath of Dwight's tragic death. But while their relationship is obviously strained at this point, the end result is nowhere near as serious as one would expect. Strangely, writer Robert Kirkman seems to go out of his way to deflate the tension between the two and smooth over this sudden rough patch. That's a pretty disappointing way to capitalize on one of this series' more compelling cliffhangers in recent memory. It's entirely possible their friendship will crack further as the Commonwealth situation escalates further, but why not take advantage of the dramatic potential available right here and now?
from IGN All http://bit.ly/2GPZCTi
0 comments:
Post a Comment