Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3 – Ram V, Writer; Anand RK, Jackson “Butch” Guice, Artists; Mike Spicer, Colorist
Ray – 9.5/10
Ray: Resurrection Man has always been one of the strangest heroes in DC’s creative stable, feeling more like a cosmic antihero than anything. So Ram V’s metaphysical writing style is a perfect fit for writing the new chapter of his endless life. Now truly immortal and blessed/cursed with absolute awareness after dying of old age, he’s able to look back at the many chapters of his life – including the earliest one. His origin as Abel, killed by Cain (who became Vandal Savage, per the DCU mythology) is something that’s very rarely explored. It’s honestly one of those concepts that can fall flat very easily, like it did when the New 52 tried to give Phantom Stranger and The Question similar origins. However, the idea of a brutal sibling rivalry that’s lasted since the beginning of recorded history is a pretty hilarious concept, so I think it works nicely for this book.
But the heart of this issue is one of the darkest moments in this series so far, the story of Mitch Shelley’s relationship with a woman named Rhea. It was one of his longest-running relationships, and unlike many of them, she knew exactly who he was and what his powers were. While they did truly love each other, she was obsessed with unlocking the secrets of the universe in a way that endangered everyone – and it left Mitch with one choice to not only leave, but to betray her in a way that destroyed her and haunts him even today. The villain of this story doesn’t appear much this issue, but he intersects with Vandal Savage in a wonderfully creepy way that builds towards the big showdown next issue. The visuals on this man-turned-monster are some of the most horrific I’ve ever seen in a DC book, and it continues to be one of the most intriguing titles in Black Label’s run.
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