Introducing Charcoal!
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The Good
Moral dilemma- Even today this same moral dilemma still haunts the thunderbolts one way or another; to reform or remain villains. At this point the team has be ousted as villains who tried to take over the world and the press is having a field day picking everything they do apart. Life as a hero is also proving an uphill battle for the team since they are all but poor. Life as villains as offered by the masters of evil have certain perks for one they get paid handsomely, live a life they are used to and don’t have to ever worry about what the press or the masses think of them. One life is happy and easy the other plagued with trials and tribulations. Always good to see the internal conflict of a team.
Interesting Villain- Charcoal made for a great battle. His powers were mysterious enough and executed well enough for him to be a very engaging villain.
Art- That cover was gorgeous, Showcasing our villain in all his intimidating glory! The interior art while not stellar portrayed the action well and characters adequately.
The Bad
Female characters looked generic and the interior art lacked polish. Story had so much exposition and dialogue that modern readers may find reading it a choir.
The Ugly
3/5