Writer: Robert Rodi
Artist: Sean Chen (p), Sandu Floera (i)
Publisher: Marvel
Plot:
African Dictator Bridget Sapanmyas is in town for her shopping spree. Not pleased with the way she runs her country, a mysterious man hires Elektra to kill her. With security being tight, Elektra gets in with her son Ibrim and finds out some much needed information. After everyone's gone to sleep Elektra goes to make her move. After killing her way through security, she breaches the dictator's room. After entering she finds out that she had switched rooms and becomes a target for all remaining security. Trapped and cornered Elektra is stuck.
Comments:
Robert Rodi is just a terrific writer. He's done a great job on Elektra so far. Before he picked up the book I was about to drop it. Then I found out he and Sean Chen were taking it, and I just had to stay. I'm glad I did now because this has been non-stop good stuff. Robert Rodi knows what he's doing with this character and it shows in his work.
Sean Chen has to be one of my all time favorite artists. The figures, faces, and actions in his work are spectacular. I think he's the best of all those who've taken on this book so far. I really hope he stays on a while, I'm really enjoying the run. Chen is a man that knows how to draw and just by looking at one panel you can tell that. You could even not put any words in the book, and Chen would be able to tell it well through his art.
Overall, this is a great issue. It has everything you want: mystery; drama; and a lot of action. Every issue since #23, this title has been fabulous. It receives 5 bullets because it's that good. Story and art are both perfect, each complimenting the other. You really need to pick this one up if you're not already.
Final Word:
I'd recommend this book to anyone - except young children because of the violent contents. Other than that this is one of the books to get. Highly recommended.
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