Incorruptible #15

The threat of the Plutonian may have been removed from Earth but the danger isn't over for Max Damage. 
 

The Good 

The confrontation between Max and the Paradigm is one I've waited for almost as long as one between Max and the Plutonian. In this book, Max is our guy. He's the one we're supposed to be rooting for. It's great to see how he handles himself, showing that he does have some brains in his head and isn't willing to simply go fist to fist with them. As the thoughts of rebuilding after the Plutonian's destruction arises, we see that there Max will soon face a new group of enemies. 
 
Mark Waid continues the story of the villain seeking redemption. I've been curious how far out he has the story planned out but clearly Max's tale is far from over. And wait until you see what happens with his partner, Headcase.
 
 

The Bad 

It's probably too early to fully judge the new threat Max will face but based on the first impressions we're given, I'm not overly impressed. I do see the potential in them and it does provide for a different angle in the fight Max will have to face. 
 
I'm digging the artwork on the characters but I sometimes get distracted by the empty backgrounds. Often the characters are simply standing in front of a plain sky or in an empty room. It's not too much of a complaint as there were moments before in this series where the art really didn't work for me. 
 

The Verdict 

Max Damage is getting ready for the next phase in his life. He's decided to be a hero and now that the threat of the Plutonian has been removed, there's only one thing left to do. The Paradigm has offered amnesty to former villains if they help rebuild the world. Whether or not this works for Max makes for an interesting twist. Let's not forget what this could mean for his unstable non-superpowered partner, Headcase. Waid continues to deliver the story that I thought couldn't last for too long. It's great to see that there is more to Max's adventures and the addition of Marcio Takara on art duties makes the story enjoyable to look at as it is to read. The danger may be over but a new threat has risen and the cliffhanger at the end reminds you that Waid knows how to keep you wanting to come back for more.