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Zipper #3From: forum.newsarama.com Posted: January 28, 2008 From: IDW/Simmons Comic Group Written by: Tom Waltz Art By: Casey Maloney, Marc Rueda Reviewed by Tim Janson Created by KISS bassist, GENE SIMMONS, Zipper is the epitome of a "stranger in a strange land" story (with apologies to Robert heinlein). Xeng Ral has fled from his world where individuality is non-existent and all its beings are a part of a great collective. He refused to conform and give up his free will, escaping to Earth and to the city of Detroit. Xeng Ral’s Exo suit gives him the ability to cloak his appearance so he can pass for human, as well as being able to translate any language, not to mention imparting various physical abilities such as enhanced strength and speed. In the first two issues he has befriended a small-time crook named Ronnie and a Detroit Detective. Xeng’s race, the Etherians, have tracked him to Earth and set four hunters on his trail. They are intent on bringing Xeng back so their collective can be made whole again. The result is an all out war on Detroit’s streets with Ronnie and Detective Maki caught in the middle of the fight between the aliens. There is also a slowly developing subplot regarding a Los Angeles minister who has had visions of Earth being invaded by an alien race and he is gathering an army of followers to combat them. While you obviously can’t hear the aliens speak, through Waltz’ script and the letterings of Chris Mowry, you get the sense that their voices are smooth, eloquent and soft, perhaps even a bit monotone, or even toned might be a better description. This unique lettering style does a very subtle job of conveying just how different these aliens are. Casey Maloney’s art is very smooth and I especially enjoyed the fluidity of the battle sequences, which were unfortunately too short. The one thing I really want to see is more background on Xeng and the Etherians. What caused Xeng to discover his free will and desire to break away and why do the Etherians want him back so desperately? You get the feeling that it could be a catastrophic situation if Xeng is not brought back. I’m looking forward to seeing how Waltz continues to develop this story and the character of Xeng Ral. |
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