REVIEW: Catalyst Prime Accell #18

Barrage, Maceface, and Kobe make their first move against Accell. But as Daniel’s condition escalates, will his connection to the Stream help him or the trio of villains? Meanwhile, George Hayes monitors his villains-for-hire, unaware that he is being watched as well.
Writer:Â Joe CaseyÂ Artist:Â Ramon Bachs

In the previous issue Catalyst Prime Accell #17Â it was determined that the same condition that gave Santos his speed has been progressing at an exponential rate and will continue until he probably goes nuclear, or kills him or both.Â But fortunately he was able to figure something out enough to keep him stable for the time being.

In the current issue Catalyst Prime Accell #18, follows along the same line and normally that would be aÂ blasÃ© character arc for me, but with De Santos already being an established as an amazing protagonist who can do amazing things, Joe Casey decided to take the arc in a different direction.Â You see Casey has made a career out of developing and writing complex supporting characters in a number of projects, including Days of Future Past #2-3, Children of the AtomÂ #1-6, and GÃ¸dland.

What Joe Casey has down pat is the concept that even the best of protagonists can“t carry your entire story. You needÂ a cast of supporting characters whoÂ are every bit as complex, rounded, and interesting in their own right.Â Of course, your protagonist needs a mom or grandmother or a friend that you have a complicated relationship or a cast of villains that are tied to you in a complicated way, so you stick them into the story.Â But the sad part is many writers get no farther than that in planning these incredibly important characters which is where Accell continues to succeed.

Para Adelante ! Para arriba! y Poquito Mas! ACCELL!

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(W)Â Joe CaseyÂ (A)Â Ramon Bachs
Publisher: Lion Forge