Z-View: Undertow #3 by Orlando & Trakhanov

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Undertow is an on-going series created by Steve Orlando & Artyom Trakhanov published by Image.

Writer: Steve Orlando

Artist: Artyom Trakhanov

Cover Artist Shown: Artyom Trakhanov

Surrounded by bloodthirsty humans, boiling in their landsuits as the sun rises, Redum Anshargal and Ukinnu Alal’s team comes face to face with a primordial god. He’s never killed a god before, but that doesn’t mean Anshargal isn’t up for trying. The dry frontier takes another life as the pulp monster adventure continues!

*** Beware – minor spoilers are found below ***

The Good

  • Trakhanov‘s double-page splash.
  • The introduction of The Amphibian.  “This is how you kill someone!”
  • “I drown spies in the warm desert sun!”
  • Bonus pinup by Luke Parker and back cover by [I think] Matthew Reynolds.

The Bad:

  • What the Amphibian can easily do to an enemy.

The Ugly:

  • If you thought the Amphibian in battle was gross wait until you see him in camp afterward.

IUndertow #2 isn’t for kids.  Rating: 4 out of 5