The first thing I can think of that best describes this issue are the words “interesting” and “balanced”. It has action, suspense and a little humor here and there to make you smile every now and then even during the middle of a good fight. These are the things that I find find inside Bloodshot Reborn #16.
The writing and script work was amazing. It far outpaces and it much better than in issue #15 which centered more heavily on action. What we get is a very good dose of everything and the balance really works.
I also liked it that the dog played an important role in this issue, especially having a plot twist that I didn’t expect and was really cool to see. Animals rarely play a real role in stories like this one; I could even say this is the first time I’ve actually seen in in a comic.
Also, to humanize a machine, give it real feelings and emotions, was, although not very original, a good addition to this comic and a topic we won’t be tired of for a long time. Bloodshot is doing a lot of things that are mixing things up in great ways.
As for the ending, it prepares the groundwork for a big next issue with a rain of bullets and bodies. It was an action-packed ending that truly does get one excited for what’s next. Some may say that I’m exaggerating, but I’m really digging where this is going.
Contrary to what I usually say, I wasn’t impressed with the fully illustrated pages on this comic, they didn’t have the drama and impact that others issues had. However, the two-page illustrations were great. It was kind of strange to see many panels in them, but it still worked very well, to my surprise.
I loved the panels that didn’t use borders and, somehow, sill mixed well with the others. It would have been better to see it done more often, but I guess this is what made the few that we did get feel very special and unique. Nonetheless, Mico Suayan, the artist, should think about this idea (just thinking out loud.)
The framing and the colors were, in my opinion, the best part of this issue. They were very cinematic, well elaborated on and well developed. The entire thing just works really well. The people behind this issue did a fantastic job and really make me what to keep reading.
To see white and black backgrounds on some of the pages helped me a lot to understand the semiotic meanings of the scenes, which I think is something commonly ignored in many comics, with some not even paying attention to it. Also, they give a more intriguing look into what is our hero is feeling.
Bloodshot #16 is a very solid and surprising issue that features a stunning script and amazing colors. To put it in short: Bloodshot Reborn #16 is the best issue so far in this series and I strongly believe things will get even better as they develop.
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