Rocket Raccoon #7 | Writer: Skottie Young | Artist: Filipe Andrade | Colorist: Jean-Francois Beaulieu | Publisher: Marvel Comics | Price: $3.99 | Check out my other picks of the week at Forces of Geek.com
The creativity of Skottie Young and the hijinks of Rocket Raccoon are a perfect match that can’t be denied.
The diversity of this series is produced like a variety show that has something for everyone. In this particular outing,
Rocket and Groot and stranded on the dreaded Winter Planet. Groot is angry at Rocket for breaking off a piece of his body to use as firewood.
Sure, the furry Guardian didn’t ask permission, but that’s ok, they need to stay warm. Ice giants looking to clobber the two outlanders halts the humorous banter.
Fun action turns into a grave situation for Groot. Young seamlessly tears away Rocket’s tough exterior as bravado is replaced with gut-wrenching concern for his best friend.
“I don’t need no stupid ice ninja’s help” is a spit in the face of adversity when the locals try to convince Rocket that Groot will not survive.
Filipe Andrade’s artwork is fun to examine and works extremely well with the stories multi toned approach due to his expressive style. This is a pivotal stop on Rocket’s journey towards a redemption of sorts.
The thought of losing the one constant in his life after discovering he is the last of his kind drives him to new heroic heights.
Score: 3.5 out of 5
Ringside Logic 