This issue of GLC
takes a militaristic approach as Guy Gardner assembles a squadron
composed of badasses to rescue John Stewart and the other captured
lanterns from the Keepers. Although the story by Peter J. Tomasi is
more of a set up for what's to come next, it does a nice job in
showing the development of group dynamics, and the different phases
of Guy's plan as it comes together. Also, a nice double spread
explains the origin of the Keepers in a clean and simple manner,
without overcomplicating things.
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Fernando Pasarin's pencils are extremely detailed, yet, he manages
not to make the panels seem saturated or busy, while Gabe Eltaeb
with his colors achieves a balanced palette despite all the green he
is forced to work with. With a cinematic feel to it, "Mean Machine"
is the best issue of the series thus far, and with strong ties to
the Guardians' next big move -The Third Army- this installment is
the one that clearly shows the title has found a solid footing.
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