Clues about his archenemy’s death have led Local Man to a dark place hidden in plain sight of his town. What answers will Local Man find? How does it tie to his time as Crossjack of Third Gen? And what is Camo Crusader’s connection to the town and his beef with Local Man?
There are times where the superhero genre of comics can be a bit stale. Sometimes it’s due to no longer being the targeted demographic, other times it’s being given cheap fake outs, or poorly executed concepts that lead to nowhere. But then you come across creator-owned books such as these that remind you why the superhero genre has a lot to offer than just the usual, wham, bam, action. Seeley and Fleecs continue to dive in deep to the human elements of the superhero genre through Local Man as he investigates the circumstances that have led to the deaths of former or reformed supervillains that he once knew. There’s a beautiful nuance to how the characters are written because at the core, it’s all about people and their struggles beyond the fancy suits and IP branding. The plot is strong, with some surprising twists that I don’t think anyone could’ve seen coming as Jack (Local Man) discovers some seedy things that threaten his hometown, and possibly beyond.
As for the art, Seeley and Fleecs remain consistent in their respective time period art styles, both distinctive and effective in conveying the interactions, action, and narrative. Brad Simpson and Felipe Sobriero add their own flourishes by providing color work, providing a tonally solid finish to the art of this book. If you’re looking for a solid series that is a branch in the superhero genre, with a tint of noir, this is a series to check out. With three issues in the can, it’s worth catching up and adding to your pull list for new comic book day.
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