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DMZ, Vol. 8: Hearts And Minds (2010)

by Brian Wood(Favorite Author)

4.04 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1401227260 (ISBN13: 9781401227265)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Vertigo

series

DMZ

review 1: Nice intro by Morgan Spurlock (they do get some good intros written for these collected volumes). There are 2 stories here: No Future is a self-contained 3-part story about an NYPD vet named Tony, who finds himself part of a death-cult of former emergency services/law forces workers based in the Empire State Building. We get his story about what happened to him and his family on Evacuation Day, and how it led to where he is today, and what takes place to make him do what he does. The art by Ryan Kelly is very compelling, and there is one panel (near the end of Chapter 2) which is brilliant, showing the reflection in the goggles of a gas mask, and the carnage that has been unleashed. It actually stopped me in my tracks to just really look at it and absorb everything that o... morene panel said. Brilliant. Tony's story is a sad one, and the manipulation of himself and others is apparent, though by the time he realizes it, it may be too late...The second story here is our main storyline, when we left it at the end of Vol 7, Matty had taken Delgado's Nuke hostage to trade for his own autonomy and power within the DMZ. The picks up right after that, with Matty now having been told to leave Chinatown by Wilson, and setting up shop in his own place, with a compliment of guards/soldiers. Matty also seems to be armed nearly all the time now, and has not all that much to do with Delgado, though he does act as his Press Secretary and announce to the world that the DMZ is a Nuclear Nation...I see why they decided to show what the pursuit of power could do, as they've made Matty into another deluded thug/warlord who thinks he has power and a good mission. They made him into what he started out despising...We also see that he takes matters into his own hands, and when he makes a crucial error in judgement, he finds out just how alone he really is in the DMZ. I cannot wait to find out what the fallout/impact will be from his actions/judgement call, because it will have major ramifications on the storyline.Another good solid book, with Matty completing his turn to 'the Dark Side' in some ways, or just losing his way entirely (depending on your POV). I would have liked to see some more of the supporting characters, such as Wilson, and a little more of Zee, though we do see her, and her friend that she picked up last volume. Delgado has a couple of appearances, but not to the same extent as the previous 2 volumes.Definitely ready for the next installment.
review 2: This book continues to be an interesting mix of a postcard to New York City and commentary on the how emotions, money, and politics affect warfare.The first (side) story, about a former law enforcement official emotionally ruined by the war, is really well done. The second, showcasing the continued devolvement of Matty Roth, is okay. I feel like I'm supposed to hate where Matty is going. If that's true, then good job, Brian Wood. less

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