Review: ‘The Seasons’ #12 Races Along
by Benjamin Hall
Summary
The Seasons family sees reunification. Yet, the Ringleader and the magic mirrors are still threatening the world. Also no one is communicating well. How can the Sisters save the world if they cannot work together?
Overall
6.8/10Writer Rick Remender writes a script that may still work for some, but could disappoint a lot of readers. Most likely, Remender overdoing an internal monologue and a chase will be causing the division. Not to mention that the narrative is arguably weak for a second-to-last issue. There is also the matter of the characters possibly being unlikable. Nevertheless, Remender writes in some interesting visuals for artist Paul Azaceta and colorist Matheus Lopes to finish creating.
The main cover that Azaceta conceives of is a somewhat comedic take on the classic design of heroes posing pre-battle, while the cover’s vibrant colors match well with the playful art. Although, the interior and exterior line work seems to be a bit less steady than usual. Thus, this reviewer is feeling less confidence exuding from Azaceta’s work. This possible flaw does not see assistance from the massive amount of text overshadowing Azaceta’s drawings that certain pages exhibit. Therefore, it might benefit readers to lower their respective expectations for this issue.
Lopes gets to apply a wide range of hues throughout this issue. However, some of the palette will be hard to see for individuals with select types of color blindness.
Letterer Rus Wooton is continuing to do a good job with the sizing of the font. Unfortunately, Wooton has trouble with positioning the text during the beginning because of the abundance plus size of the panels.
Cover B is by artist Mike Montlló. It is high quality when it comes to the execution of the line work and colors. Though the overall design is arguably a cross between standard and absurd. The former because there is nothing truly unique about it. While the latter is because the layout comes together in a manner that is arguably less than organic. In other words, the visuals are high quality, but Montlló apparently combines them together in a paint-by-numbers way.
Despite the problems within this installment of the series, there is still consistency with the plot and logic in the visual sequencing. Thus, even if one finds this issue to be less than impressive, one can still discover something to enjoy.
The Seasons #12 is out now from Image Comics.
