Comic Review: Locust #3 (Scout Comics)

In Locust #3, the Scout title continues along its path of destruction, as huge insects wreak havoc in New York City.

We’re doing a flashback to start off with, two years ago, when Max first encountered The Elect, those who are religiously addressing the invading locusts. Then we (I think) are in today, following up. Probably.

So, back and forth in time, with Max and Ford, each expounding their own philosophies, circling around each other like bears in a forest. Things are clearly heading for a showdown between them, each unmoving and inflexible in their dogma.

Massimo Rosi pens this deeply complex saga, of men and monsters and their momentary lapses of reason. It’s heavy going, much speechmaking, interrupted by memories of yesteryear and then a few moments of mad killing. As it progresses, the narrative is less about huge locusts and more about personal antagonism. Religion when it’s past its ‘helping hand’ stage, shall we say.

Alex Nieto uses an expressively thick line to delineate the demonic faces, the intensity of the passion. It’s big art, burly shapes, not intended to be realistic but definitely hard-hitting. Nieto’s murky red/terra rosa colouring keeps it all claustrophobic and atmospheric for us. Letters by Mattia Gentili.

Scout Comics, Locust #3, $3.99 for 26 pages of content.