REVIEW: WOrldtr33 #3

Cyberpunk is dark by nature but the world of WOrldtr33 takes those themes to some of its darkest depths. And in issue #3 of the series, the internet is still trying to kill us all, literally.

Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, The Nice House on the Lake) and Fernando Blanco (Detective Comics), along with Eisner-winning colorist Jordie Bellaire and Eisner-nominated letterer Aditya Bidikar have come together for another compelling issue in this new compelling series. After the events of issue #2 where Ellison’s brother committed a mass killing, Ellison is kidnapped by the heroic tech entrepreneur Gabriel who knows that WOrldtr33 is the key to figuring out why his brother snapped and why his girlfriend is in danger of having the same thing happen to her. Oh, and the murder android PH34R is hot on their trail.

There is a lot going on here and it’s all broken don into short stores from different main player’s perspectives. From Gabriel, Ellison, Silk, and PH34R have unique and different perspectives on what’s going on and all are very well written by Tynion IV. For as out there as this scenario is, the writing is grounded and as realistic as can be under the circumstances. Ellison is legitimately confused and scared and Gabriel is the perfect mix of over-the-top but cool, calm, and collected.

The art is a mix of golden age and modern comic art style. Most pages contain as many panels as possible which is a throwback. And the characters have an old school look to their basic designs but with all the modern extras and a lot more detail. PH34R in particular looks cool yet terrifying (no easy feat when you’re a tall naked blonde robot lady). And the muted coloring gives it all a noir touch. It’s truly the best of both worlds artistically.

More than likely, social media, and the net as a whole, will be the demise of us all. WOrldtr33 has a unique take on how exactly that will play out. But there is hope, Gabriel is a man with a plan and the government is on the case as well. However, there is definitely more trouble on the horizon for everyone attempting to fight the power.

Writing – 5 Stars
Art – 4.5 Stars
Coloring – 4 Stars

Overall – 4.5 Stars

Written by; James Tynion IV
Art by; Fernando Blanco
Colors by; Jordie Bellaire
Letters by; Aditya Bidikar
Published by; Image Comics

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Christopher R. Ford

Writer, author, and blogger. Published author of three children's books and also writes for the boy Creators For The Culture. Part-time sneaker head, full time nerd.