Logan is now on the run. He and Jessica have turned their backs to the world of the Thinkers and vanished into the ruins of Cathedral, the first step towards Sanctuary. Danger lurks at every bend. Gangs of adolescents known as Cubs prowl the dark recesses of the ruins, hunting whatever gets in their way, including Sandmen. Time is running out as Logan’s ex-partner Francis and Gant lead a team of Sandmen into Cathedral in pursuit of Logan and Jessica.
With issue 3 of Logan’s Run Last Day, writer Paul J. Salamoff has kicked the action and suspense into high gear. In Cathedral, Logan and Jessica encounter a young girl named Mary who gives them the passcode needed to summon the mazecar that will take them to the next stage of their journey. Soon after, Charming Billy and his gang of Cubs arrive to ruin the party. Billy is anything but charming and Logan is forced to handle the boys the only way he knows how. Bloodshed ensues, the body count rises, and the reader’s interest in this story spikes off the charts.
In this issue the gloves have definitely come off. One gets the sense that Mr. Salamoff has gained total control over the material and lets the story speak for itself. He’s aware of the limitations of the comic format when converting from novels – but he’s also aware of the benefits and he utilizes those benefits on every page. The pace is fast, the action is the best in the series so far – and that’s saying a lot. The story delves deeper and deeper into the world Logan and Jessica inhabit. The reader learns that Logan isn’t as evil as he may seem (though he is a killer, make no mistake.) And also that Jessica has become, in a lot of ways, Logan’s moral compass, even if he has yet to realize such.
As has been a staple throughout this series, Daniel Gete’s artwork and Joseph Baker’s colors continue to amaze and envelope the reader in the atmosphere of Logan’s Run Last Day. These guys have a perfect feel for their surroundings and captivate with every panel.
There is only one complaint I have with this issue and that is the cover. As I mentioned in my review of issue 2, I was less than happy about the Matrix-like medical robot. Somehow said robot managed to make the cover of issue 3. I felt the cover to be out of place; if anything it should have been the cover for issue 2. However, comic book covers often depict a phantom scene never portrayed, or even alluded to so it wasn’t an overwhelming issue.
Overall, Logan’s Run Last Day is a triumph of creativity and passion for an iconic sci-fi story. I look forward to each issue more and more and can’t wait to see where fate takes Logan. I feel as if I’m learning about Logan 6, Jessica, Runners and Sandmen all over again, and it’s damn cool.
Logan’s Run Last Day issue 3 is in stores now.
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