When it comes to Destro, it’s war, and nothing less than war. Dan Watters and Andrei Bressan introduced readers to the titular villain in Destro #1, who took a massive loss by the end of the issue. Armed to the teeth, his only enemies are two twins who run Extensive, but Destro is confident his organization, known as M.A.R.S., can handle itself. With enough Energon that’s true, but for how long?
Destro #2 opens with the rubble left behind at the Republic of Darklonia. Destro was trying to hold a summit, but now, with his reputation tainted, he sets his sights on revenge. He seems sure it was Extensive, and at the same time, Extensive seems to think M.A.R.S. struck them first. Something fishy is up, but both wage war without a thought on that in this issue.
Watters does a great job sussing out the fact that war is basically a competition between these rival organizations. Money is on the table, with casualties as a necessary element both companies are aware of.
This issue does a good job showing the two sides of this war between war machines.
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The first two pages beautifully mirror each other, showing Destro speaking to his underlings on one and the twins on the other. Of course, Destro is running more of a secret terrorist society while the twins are delivering speeches in a board room complete with PowerPoint presentations. The difference is obvious, but they’re also very similar, as both are willing to do what it takes to win. By the end of the issue, the identity of this book is very clear as we see two war machines at work, albeit slightly different in what they stand for.
One frustrating bit is Destro’s ancestry. Similar to the first issue, we get some tease as to what it’s all about, but nothing substantial.
The name of the game in this issue is posturing from the leadership and tons of action. Bressan gets to flex his muscles when it comes to dangerous vehicles and robots. His detail in environments continues to be a highlight, like the rubble surrounding Destro and the twins when they meet or crazy battlefield scenes. It all builds beautifully so that the enemies are set, and now it’s just about who strikes best.
Destro #2 doesn’t hold back with its action and further development of its three lead characters. Destro has met his match with the twins, but both are ruthless and capable of cutting out the knees of the other. May the best killer win.
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