Monday, May 22, 2017

DMZ Volume 3 Review

DMZ, Volume 3: Public Works. Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli. 2007. Vertigo. 128 pages.

Rating: 4/5

It's been a while since I've read the first two volumes, but this one has a bit of a different feel. Matty, a journalist in Manhattan, dives into a story and bites off a bit more than he can chew. He is investigating a company called Trustwell. However, the story ends up being more about the people he encounters during his investigation than about the company itself.

The shift in focus allows the story to delves into some interesting ideas, such as what would drive people to operate as terrorists in an environment like this (this is happening amidst the second American civil war). Matty's decisions aren't always good ones and that makes him feel more complex. Even when he tries to do good, the effects aren't always what is intended.

The art is just as gritty and good as the first two volumes. This is taking place in a brutal situation and the art matches that perfectly.

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