Black Science, Vol. 3: Vanishing Point by Rick RemenderMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Black Science's third volume is an improvement over the second volume. This time, the group finds themselves visiting an alternate reality best described as sci-fi Rome, devestated by a plague brought to the dimension by alternate versions of themselves.
Remender and Saclera's sci-fi romp still isn't quite living up to the promise of the first volume, but it's getting closer. I really, really want to like this series more than I am, htough. The premise is outstanding, and, while I have some issues with the Scalera's artwork as it stands (why do all of the women in this book look clones with different haircuts?), I think he does a lot of really cool things. The book has a distinct look, the suit designs are really cool, and the color work is bright and eye catching. It's frustrating that the series just feels like it's only running on half steam, and especially frustrating to see Remender relying on the same plot points over and over (e.g. the dramatic twist at the end of the last volume is repeated twice in this volume).
I'm starting to find it hard to justify following this.
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