Z-View: The Mercenary Sea #4 by Symons and Reynolds

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The Mercenary Sea is an on-going series created by Kel Symons & Matthew Reynolds published by Image.

Writer: Kel Symons

Art and Colors: Matthew Reynolds

MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN” Stranded in a Chinese fishing village, Jack and company must rescue the British spy “Top Hat,” who’s been captured by Japanese soldiers.

*** Beware – spoilers may be found below ***

The Good

  • I like the cover.
  • I like how Reynolds used color and outline for Evelyn’s hair.
  • “I wouldn’t bet on that.”
  • Four issues in and this really feels like an old time serial.  Well played, Symons and Reynolds.

The Bad:

  • What happens when you appear to have the upper-hand and get overconfident.  “Whoever you are, you’re out of ammo.” Yeah, that may be true, but…
  • When shrapnel makes a mess of your insides.

The Ugly:

  • Not a thing with this issue!

The Mercenary Sea  should appeal to all who old time action and adventure.

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