Wasted Space #10 Will Toy With Your Emotions
If you’ve been following Wasted Space, you’re already aware of how good this series is at toying with your emotions. The twists and turns make it hard to predict or anticipate, and that’s part of what makes this series so interesting.
Wasted Space #10 is a perfect example of a comic book cocktail. There’s a little bit of everything in it. And that’s a good thing. A lot needed to be told in this issue, as Billy’s story is advancing rapidly. But they balanced it well.
Writing
Wasted Space #9 left us off with a bit of a cliffhanger. Actually, it left us with one heck of a cliffhanger. So, this issue was anxiously received and read. And then read again. As far as follow-ups to cliffhangers go, this was a solid one. Everything was explained, and then things just…moved on. To be fair, there was a lot of ground to cover.
Michael Moreci is not afraid to take risks with this series, is he? This issue had multiple forms of storytelling used, and they also took risks with the characters. It’s refreshing to see such a unique series take so many risks. And it certainly makes the series stand out more.
I think the balance between flashbacks and the present was where this issue shined. I’ve been enjoying learning more about Billy and how he got to this point. Everything we’ve learned helps explain his current behavior, which is greatly appreciated.
The conclusion for this issue wasn’t quite a cliffhanger…but it was just enough to ensure we’ll return for the next issue! And we’ll be looking forward to it too.
Art
The artwork for Wasted Space #10 is so vibrant and unique. There’s a rougher quality, but it really works for the story. In this case, it goes a long way to convey the series’ tone. It’s futuristic but not perfect and clean like we’d all hope or dream. It’s bright but not necessarily safe.
Hayden Sherman and Jason Wordie are the artists behind this issue, and I love all of the decisions they made here. Sherman’s line work is the soul of this series, perfectly carrying Moreci’s writing to where it needs to be. Meanwhile, Wordie’s vibrant colors make the world and series come to life. It’s brilliant and memorable for these reasons alone.
Conclusion
Wasted Space #10 was the exact follow-up I had been hoping for…and so much more. It’s amazing how quickly this series sucked me in. But now I’m desperately waiting for the next issue to reveal more.
I love how unique this series has been and how many risks it has been taking. While the other issues in the series have had their fair share of impactful moments, this issue felt the most human for many different reasons.
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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