Comic Book Review - Eve #3

Rob reviews Eve #3...

Victor LaValle take a bow! What an issue! Everything we've come to know about Eve and the world she finds herself in has been drastically changed. I'm not talking about subtle changes, I mean the whole dynamic of what's going on - and who to trust. 

I'm going to try and avoid spoilers as the events shown in this issue are best experienced first-hand. However, there may be some slight spoiler territory moments. 

Anyway, So far we've followed Eve as she awoke from her relative safe haven to then be thrust into a decaying world. With her robot companion Wexler at her side, Eve sets off in search of a cure to save both the remnants of humanity - and the Earth - from a rampant airborne virus. Last time out we were introduced to Eve's father who's onboard the space station "Osiris". Along with his fellow scientists, Eve's father is attempting to bring life back to the planet and Eve is instrumental in his plan. However, even the best-made plans don't necessarily work and Eve soon finds herself face to face with the Mutants that roam (the now destroyed) New York. 

As Eve makes her desperate escape, Wexler stays behind to battle these foes. But not before telling our tenacious protagonist that she's also infected with the same virus that's plaguing the planet. Still reeling from this revelation Eve then stumbles across a band of survivors...

Issue 3 opens as Eve and these "others" make their acquaintances. Not only are these survivors children they've also been surviving for quite a time. So much so that they offer to equip Eve with a bug-out bag but also some homegrown fruit. One of the older kids also informs Eve that they hear the voice of a mysterious god-like figure who they dub "Osiris". Anyway, it isn't long before Eve sets off to Chicago - and this is when things get interesting...Spoilers. 

With this issue, Victor LaValle has thrown one almighty curveball. The overall story was brilliant as is, yet with these new additions, it's going to go in any direction. We're treated to more backstory as Martina fills Eve in on how they've managed to survive and the voice of "Osiris" with its mysterious guidance. We're also shown brief snippets of Osiris life as Eve's father and the station's crew deal with their extended time in space. There's a nice two and fro between E92 and Eve's Father as the drone talks candidly about scrapping humanity - much to the crew's dismay. 

Joe Mi-Gyeong and Brittany Peer continue to bring some wonderful illustrations and colours to Eve's world. There's plenty of browns and orange at play throughout which gives a soft sunset feeling in amongst all the chaos. Wexler also goes through a design change with the robot becoming more robot than a teddy bear. It's great as it's not only signifying the journey but also highlighting Wexler for what he is - a killing machine. 

All in all Eve #3 is a remarkable addition to an already strong story. The introduction to a new variable has thrown the story in a new direction. LaValle has crafted an excellent story that not only continues to build on the settings future but also fills the reader in on its horrid past. I'd like to see more of the Osiris crew however, I've got a feeling they're going to become much bigger as Eve continues. 

Rating 10/10 

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