Bloodshot #1-10

Writer: Duane Sweirczinsky

Pencilers: Manuel Garcia with Arturo Lozzi

Inker: Stefano Gaudiano

Colors: Ian Hannin

Letter: Rob Steen

Cover Artists: Arturo Lozzi, Mico Suayan, David Aja & Esad Ribic

Assistant Editor: Josh Johns

Associate Editor: Jody LeHeup 

Executive Editor: Warren Simmons

Summary:

Bloodshot is a man who acts as a super powered human weapon of mass destruction for the government. His real name and identity are unknown. What is known is that the government created him and made him into what he is now. With nano technology literally coursing through his veins Bloodshot is nearly unstoppable. He is given a new memory before every mission. Each memory he is given is specifically designed to help drive Bloodshot towards successfully completing the mission. Within the first issue of this story arc, Bloodshot has the veil pulled from over his eyes. Now knowing that his memories were manufactured, Bloodshot is now set on finding the truth. The nano machines in his body have become/are AI and speak to him in the form of a child to help guide him along the way as well as enhancing his abilities. The path to seek the truth is not an easy one though. It leads Bloodshot to other possibly more important discoveries. 

The Good:

This book hits the ground running. From the story to the artwork your eyes and your mind will be thoroughly satisfied with Bloodshot. The story is very well written. So much that it was clearly thought out and discussed before hand. After reading this book, Duane Sweirczinsky, is now one of my favorite writers . There were next to none when it came to plot holes. The way you are fed information throughout the story isn't forced. Nothing ever seems too informative or divulged. Some stories will feed you too much to take in at once but not Bloodshot. Bloodshot is an even flow of badassadry. I really like the man behind the inks, Stefano Gaudiano. He did a superb job on the pencils of Manuel Garcia. The colors by Ian Hannin were beautiful. The pages and panels were really set up nicely. Visually, this book was just all kinds of good eye candy. 

The Bad:

Remember in "The Good" I said there were next none when it came to plot holes?  It's one of the few things I will say about this book. I caught a few plot holes. So minuscule that they didn't even come close to messing up the book. There were two things that the editors over looked but hey, I won't knock em too hard. The two foul ups in editing were also like the plot holes. Barely noticeable and don't even come close to taking away from the experience of reading this amazing book.

Overall:

Bloodshot really is an even flow of badassadry. I haven't had this much fun reading a book with this much intrigue and violence in a very long time. I hope that anyone reading this review will take the time to go give this book a shot. I am now a fan of Bloodshot and plan on checking out the books that follow this story arc. So go get Bloodshot at your local comic shop and visit Valiant's website @ ValiantUniverse.com. 

Geek-o-Rama received copies of these books for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.