Out this week, the sci-fi spy drama We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #4 kicks into a new gear. We’re talking robot arms, murders, and a Burt Reynolds lookalike taking a beating. Annalise is on the run with her father’s robot that likely has her father’s consciousness inside it, with enemies everywhere. Probably not the best situation for a preteen girl to be in, but that’s where much of the fun lies.
We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #4 is a step above the last issue with some juicy confrontations and added sci-fi weirdness. Adding to the enjoyment, the super spy introduced in the opening issue gets some meaty scenes, which is a relief since he was fairly absent in previous issues.
The issue opens with a flashback, which adds a wrinkle to the relationship between the spy and our main character, who is now a robot. They seem to have a history, which makes the confrontation later in the issue a little more impactful.
That poor sap.
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Another reason this issue works is the plot progression. Annalise and her robot companion are on the move, with a development involving her arm happening off-panel, further moving things forward nicely. It seems writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini know the dynamic between Annalise and the robot is working, as they argue in a truck fleeing the boat they escaped from.
Annalise remains an intriguing character. She’s got the DNA of a villain, and she constantly argues and counters what the robot tells her. You wonder if she’s just a typical preteen or if she’s evil deep down. Every action by her has you pondering if she’ll turn, or if she’s a human deep down. Judging by how she’s totally cool with killing, she does seem to lean a certain way.
Speaking of killing, there’s quick action in this issue, with a great action scene involving the spy. Not only is it intense, with two nine-panel pages that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, but there’s good comedy thrown in for good measure. There’s comedy involving the supervillain group as well, and that adds a lot to an otherwise serious story.
Speaking of serious, the cliffhanger should have fans dying for the next issue. Sure, you probably saw the reveal coming, but there’s a threat that could upend Annalise’s bond with the robot.
We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #4 takes the series to new highs, blending sharp character work, fast-paced action, and sci-fi oddities with surprising emotional stakes. Matthew Rosenberg and Stefano Landini strike a strong balance between humor and tension, while deepening the mystery around Annalise’s morality and the true nature of her robotic companion. It’s weird, pulpy, and just the right amount of unhinged.
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