by Matt Sernaker, Editor-in-Chief

The “Rebuild Era” continues with the upcoming release of Radiant Black #32, and thanks to our friends at Black Market Narrative and Image Comics, ComicsOnline was given an early look at the next chapter!

Official Synopsis:
A bold new era of Radiant Black continues! As Marshall struggles to balance being Radiant Black and having a personal life, a new threat rises from the wreckage of the Catalyst War! And if that wasn’t bad enough… is something even more sinister lurking in the shadows?

Creative Team:
Writer: Kyle Higgins & Joe Clark
Artist: Eduardo Ferigato & Marcelo Costa
Colorist: Rod Fernandes
Letterer: Becca Carrey
Production Artist: Wesley Griffith
Editor & Designer: Michael Busuttil

Marshall has a lot on his mind these days. His life has been a mess since the Catalyst War, and he’s still trying to figure out the whole “superhero thing.” Did I mention that people from an alternate timeline are mad at him thanks to the actions of his doppelgänger? It’s just another day for the one and only Radiant Black. With all of that being said, Marshall decides that it’s time to try something new, which of course manages to go off the rails. Who exactly is Mariposa, and what is her connection to the recent deadly attacks?

Although I voted for Nathan, I have zero regrets about Marshall winning the role of Radiant Black. Big picture, the outcome of the vote was going to be a win for readers either way because of this insanely talented creative team, but Marshall’s choices and personality really get to shine in these new chapters. The addition of Mariposa adds a fun new dynamic to Marshall’s superhero journey, and it will be interesting to see how he attempts to handle this interaction moving forward. Also, Marshall’s new look might be my 2025 halloween costume. Just sayin.

Something that doesn’t get touched on enough in the world of comic conversations is the flow of a story. Pacing is such an important thing, and the overall structure can make or break a reader’s connection to the story. This aspect is important both in terms of the individual issue and when the story is eventually collected down the road. When it comes to this creative team, they always manage to leverage each page to its fullest potential. Between the engaging narrative and the gorgeous art, Radiant Black provides readers with a consistently thrilling experience.

Radiant Black’s “Rebuild Era” has begun, and BOLD is an understatement. Sure, you could use this as the perfect jump on point, but you also could get Radiant Black: Volumes 1-6 (now available at your local comic store) to get the full story.

Rating:
ComicsOnline gives Radiant Black #32 – 5 out of 5 ridiculous (yet amazing) choices that Marshall made.

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