Wasted Space #12: The Difference Between Honesty And Cruelty
Wasted Space #12 is an issue full of sudden changes, emotionally charged arguments, and character development. It’s another intense read in this collection that takes us on a completely different journey. In a series that has been full of drama and chaos, change is to be expected. But this is an issue that brings it to a whole new level.
Wasted Space is the perfect series for fans looking for a world full of science fiction, a warped space epic in the truest sense. The characters are far from perfect, but that makes them all the more entertaining and, in some cases, relatable.
Writing
Can I just start off by saying wow? I thought that Wasted Space #11 blew me away with the raw emotions in its pages. But I was completely unprepared for what Wasted Space #12 would throw at me.
Some series focus on drama. Other series focus on violence and action. Then, the series proves that tension can be derived from a blend of everything. It’s an intense rush of events and emotions.
That’s what Wasted Space is. The twelfth issue in the series takes a sharp turn, focusing on the characters and their immense feelings towards their situations. It’s shocking to see the elephant in the room addressed so bluntly, but it’s also something we’ve needed to see for quite some time.
Michael Moreci’s writing in this issue was fantastic. He somehow managed to surprise the fans (again!) by throwing more curveballs, all while developing the characters further. It’s been a fascinating read, and the ending of this issue is enough to make me eager to see more.
Art
Wasted Space #12 is a vibrant piece of art. Each page is full of bright colors and expressions to complement the theme and tone of the series. The psychedelic nature of space travel is a unique decision that has proven to work brilliantly here.
Then there are the characters themselves. As I mentioned earlier, they went through a lot in this issue. Their emotions were clear to see, even without any words telling us the truth. That takes effort, so I’d like to give Hayden Sherman credit.
The coloring, which I’ve already touched upon, was done by Jason Wordie. Meanwhile, the lettering was by Jim Campbell, and you can see his unique touch throughout the series. That being said, he’s made his style match the artwork, which is also an impressive feat.
Conclusion
Wasted Space #12 was as brilliant as it was intense. It was somewhat shocking to see this plot following the previous issue’s events. But in a way, it also feels right. This was a moment a long time coming, and the creative team did justice to it.
Then there’s that conclusion, which will make fans pull their hair out until the next issue’s release. I look forward to seeing how they plan to get out of this situation.
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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