Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #10 Review


The end of this re-imagined franchise is here, but does it go out with a bang or a whimper?  Read on to find out.

The official description from Dynamite:

As Thunderbolt squares off against the Hooded One, he reflects on the dragon that he unleashed upon the world- the very dragon he must now stop from destroying it! Meanwhile, the General is prepared to stop any perceived threat by any means necessary, and Peter Cannon turns to new friends…and an old one.

Prior to picking up this series and covering it for Unleash The Fanboy my knowledge regarding the title character was bare at best.  I had heard of him in passing among comic enthusiasts but until this interpretation there was no real resonance with me with regards to the property. Now after the tenth and final issue I can safely say the following statement about Peter Cannon: I see your value now.

Steve Darnall and Alex Ross turn in their final script and this volume is brought to a competent finish.  Whether it was the detailing surrounding the main players or the depth given to the final summation these proceedings that the two authors worked to deliver yielded an honest but corny climax that saw our protagonist rise to the challenges around him.  Needless to say there were moments where I was left scratching my head but truth is these were few and far between as I found myself genuinely enjoying this fantastic ride.

The final bit of work handed in by Jonathan Lau is without a doubt the illustrators best to date.  Whether he was asked to pen otherworldly creations or tender human moments between a man and his best friend he was certainly up to the challenge.  Save for a few brief instances where bodily forms looked a tad bit off the panel work as a whole did wonders to sell this outlandish but compelling narrative centering around a man and his inner turmoil.

Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #10 is a good comic book that stumbles into some majestic moments that simply make this release a must own.  Recommended.

4/5

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