Jim Toland
I just had to write again to tell you that I just received my copy of Seeker
#2 today. Not only did I re-read the first issue, but then I sat and read the 2nd
issue right through! This has got to be one of THE BEST stories ever in comics! The
background storyline of the different Seekers over time, and how Tracy became who she is
now is awesome! And, also, now that the Seeker seems to have re-emerged within Tracy,
Im wondering if it really is her who is doing all the killing there at the
end
guess Ill have to wait until next issue to find out.
Suspended Animation
Michael Vance
The government has developed a secret agency to handle terrorist
situations called the Tactical Advance Counter Strike Unit. In that strike force, the
Seeker is top agent and ultimate weapon.
The current Seeker works both inside and outside the Unit and inside
and outside of sanity. Thats because the first costumed super-agent is dead, and
lives inside the second Seeker.
Nice twist.
Shes also a babe which is a physical cliché that never goes
wasted on cliched males. If this sounds like plots from TVs Mission: Impossible
starring The Avengers and guesting on Pretenders, you have good ears. But if these
similarities sound unoriginal, listen again. The first issue of Seeker is an outstanding
comic book.
The writing is excellent and tightly plotted. Gary Reed writes in
crisp, believable dialog and reveals details in both plot and characters with realistic,
piecemeal timing. In particular, his characters are well developed within the limitations
of one issue. Youll want to know more about them because youll know enough to
care.
The art is excellent. In a realistic style, penciler Chris Massarotto
draws what is needed and no more. His visual storytelling is clear, dynamic and
distinctive. Youll wish there were a few more black areas on his pages, but
youll enjoy every page nevertheless.
Hurrah! There is no real nudity or foul language here!