Incursion #3 (of 4)

   This mini-series / event continues to amp up in a dismal and delightful way, as Earth faces destruction from an alien Incursion - and Gilad, the Eternal Warrior, is the last line of defense.

   That leads him to a confrontation with a tiny being who might save the Earth - but can Gilad take the terrible step required?

   Add in a fight with a mountainous warrior, an attack on the Geomancer and it looks bad for our side.

   The art by Doug Braithwaite is powerful and raw (some of the violence may be a bit much for young readers), and the story by Andy Diggle and Alex Paknadel keeps the twists, turns and terrors rolling along.

   So far, this series has been terrific (and it stands alone well if you've missed the other series). Recommended!

Grade: A-

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Incursion #1

   One of my favorite Valiant characters is the Eternal Warrior, and while the success of an ongoing series seems to elude that hero, happily he keeps showing up for more adventures.

   The latest is Incursion, which picks up as Gilad starts to educate the newest Geomancer in methods of self-defense.

   But the lesson may be too late to help as the duo face a strange alien invasion and a merciless foe who destroys planets almost effortlessly.

   It promises to be a real challenge for the immortal fighter. 

   With terrific art by Doug Braithwaite and a crackling good story by Andy Diggle and Alex Paknadel, this is a good jumping-on point for the latest story.

   Jumping is advised!

Grade: A-

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