I was really excited to get into this series this month because of the sheer magic that is Cullen Bunn’s writing on Magneto’s solo series for Marvel. Perhaps my background to Cullen’s writing there was not a great thing for me to have. It has definitely dictated my experience of this book more than it should. Just the same, I do think that Bunn’s approach to Sinestro is extremely intriguing. Bunn seems to be able to write these villain solo titles unlike anyone else. The art is also very impressive. There were a few panels that threw me for a loop, but it the following panels cleared up any confusions.
I really love the approach to this book. That is, I think framing this book in terms of legends and stories, which Sinestro hopes his life becomes, allows for an approach to this villain that allows for some relatablity with the reader. Sinestro’s consistent interest in stories and legends points to the way in which he views his own life and his own importance. I’m interested to see where some things in this story goes: the motif of stories and legends, the relationship between Sinestro and his daughter, and the “church of anti-emotion” story. There is a lot that Bunn has in play here, and he is doing a nice job so far of balancing it all and telling the story.
I give this book 4.5/5.
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