MASO #1 Comics Review
MASO #1 Comics Review
Dec 30
Maso is definitely one unhappy buddy.
On the first page, we see him lamenting over losing a loved one while being tormented about the tragic thought of having a tarnished public image – poor guy!
Just two pages shortly thereafter, we see him beating the crap out of Kid Lightning and Lolo Thunder – even poorer guys!
Maso #1 follows the adventures of the title character after his massive battle with Unstoppable and Manila Man on Bayan Knights #4. Creator Ramil Ibay wrote and illustrated Maso #1 and what do we get out of this first issue?
Action, of course!
Lots and lots of them!
It’s not just all about action though since Ramil Ibay also tries to strike a balance by injecting elements of drama, mystery and comedy in the middle of it all. Such an effort could only deserve a gentle pat on the back.
Speaking of comedy, I find the above-mentioned Kid Lightning and Lolo Thunder to be one promising tandem. They’ve got an interesting backstory and I think I’d love to read more about these two in future Maso issues (or maybe their own title).
I’m also loving the awesome inking and it’s pretty noticeable that Ibay really put a lot of effort for this issue. If I had to gripe about something, it would be about some technical inconsistencies such as several typos, oddly-placed word balloons and the frequent font switches between Arial and Comic Sans. Plus the art style keeps on changing althroughout the book (fully-inked for the first few pages, pencils alone beginning with the spread and then painted style for the last two pages) which, I think, also gets in the way of readability.
Technical errors aside, I’m sure things can only get better from here. Maso’s adventure is an enjoyable read and I hope Ramil’s already working on the second issue. For fans of Pinoy superheroes, I’d say this title is worth-following.
And oh! You gotta love that cool Maso pin-up by Jun Monares! One could only wish to see it in full colors or something!
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Ramil’s a friend of mine. I’m glad to have read this review. I believe he is currently busy working on more Maso stories.
@ MJ, thanks for reading my little review. Yes, the world definitely needs more Maso stories! Lets all watch out for the next issue