Jackson is really the driving force in this issue, and Thomas explores a new side of Jackson that hasn't had the chance to be in the forefront in previous runs.
Speaking of Jackson and Andy, I had a feeling I would love what Brandon Thomas had in store for Andy in this new reality, but I didn't expect to be as taken away with Jackson, and that was my mistake. Right off the bat artist Daniel Sampere and colorist Adriano Lucas' dazzling visuals make an amazing first impression, and that trend continues regardless of the environment our two leads find themselves in. The premise of Future State: Aquaman didn't sound as epic in scope as other "Future State" stories, but if you were worried that it would underwhelm, put those fears to rest, because it's easily one of the strongest "Future State" books yet. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 FUTURE STATE: AQUAMAN #1 This has become a series I genuinely look forward to each and every month, and at this point, it's a world I never want to leave. It doesn't hurt that artist Matteo Scalera and colorist Dave Stewart imbue every page with stunning work that gives every character and location a sense of style and personality. There's such a lighthearted touch to the investigation and tone of this world as a whole that's infectious, and even the villains, who have been one of the weaker parts of past issues, are starting to come into their own. In the past, the flashback sequences with Jack Napier have been the weakest parts for me, but this issue turns that on its head, showcasing a moment that carries with it real weight and opens up opportunities for character development in the present.
It's no secret that Katana Collins' Harley Quinn has become my favorite version of the character, and Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #4 is once again a showcase for what this series gets so right about the character. Rating: 5 out of 5 BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT PRESENTS: HARLEY QUINN #4
This is a collection that will absolutely give you your money's worth, showcasing the potential of the Dark Knight and of comics as a whole in some breathtaking ways. But Sophie Campbell's beautifully simplistic "All Cats Are Grey" and David Aja's newspaper strip-inspired "The Devil Is in the Detail" take the book to a whole new level, utilizing its monochromatic concept in ways that are both visually and narratively gorgeous. A few of the issues' stories-particularly Tom King, Mitch Gerads, and Clayton Cowles' "The Unjust Judge" and Dustin Weaver and Todd Klein's "Dual," both meet the moodiness of the book, telling standalone Batman stories that feel significant and powerful in narrative. By its very nature, Batman: Black and White is expected to be a bit of a mixed bag, which makes the fact that this week's issue is genuinely great from top to bottom all the more impressive.
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