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Black Science #7-9
Black Science Premiere, Vol. 3: A Brief Moment of Clarity
The Eververse is collapsing under its own weight. Grant McKay created the Pillar to save the world with science, and now he must use it to save all worlds, all of creation, or doom reality itself to oblivion.
The Anarchist League of Scientists charges forward for one final adventure as RICK REMENDER and MATTEO SCALERA bring their seminal pulp science fiction epic to a mind-shattering finale.
Collects BLACK SCIENCE #31-43
The Anarchist League of Scientists charges forward for one final adventure as RICK REMENDER and MATTEO SCALERA bring their seminal pulp science fiction epic to a mind-shattering finale.
Collects BLACK SCIENCE #31-43
400 pages, Hardcover
Published May 5, 2020
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Rick Remender
1,242 books1,420 followersRick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.
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July 30, 2020
Mostly a great series with great art.
The ending was way too convoluted for me to personally love-love it, though.
I get it, but I'm just not the target audience for this sort of comic.
I do think it's sort of a neat concept that Remender had us following a narcissist and watching them (quite literally) screw up not only the lives of everyone around them but causing the destruction of the entire universe. It was also interesting to watch the enablers (Sara, Nate, occasionally Pia) help him along on his self-centered trek through the Eververse. So many times they could have stopped him. But they always fell back into the pattern of actually believing his whiny me, me, me nonsense. Especially Sara. She bought into his crazy anarchist persona and look what happened.
Kadir was (to me) basically no worse than Grant. Not a hero, because he was creepy as fuck, but by the end, he was no worse (and possibly quite a bit better) than Grant.
Thing is, Grant was a grade-A fuck up. How can anyone be so deluded and self-absorbed? And even after going on his journey of self-discovery, he was still a fuck up. I'm not sure what the moral of the story was for everyone else, but for me, it was that someone should have shot Grant in the face when an opportunity presented itself. Like, everyone who tried to kill him or stop him throughout this entire series? They were right!
The bad guy won. And I blame Kadir. He knew what a selfish idiot Grant was, but because he was so busy monologuing that he didn't get rid of him when he had the chance.
And what the actual fuck with those aliens at the end? Was everyone but me ok with that?
Don't answer that.
Anyway, this is a cool title.
The ending was way too convoluted for me to personally love-love it, though.
I get it, but I'm just not the target audience for this sort of comic.
I do think it's sort of a neat concept that Remender had us following a narcissist and watching them (quite literally) screw up not only the lives of everyone around them but causing the destruction of the entire universe. It was also interesting to watch the enablers (Sara, Nate, occasionally Pia) help him along on his self-centered trek through the Eververse. So many times they could have stopped him. But they always fell back into the pattern of actually believing his whiny me, me, me nonsense. Especially Sara. She bought into his crazy anarchist persona and look what happened.
Kadir was (to me) basically no worse than Grant. Not a hero, because he was creepy as fuck, but by the end, he was no worse (and possibly quite a bit better) than Grant.
Thing is, Grant was a grade-A fuck up. How can anyone be so deluded and self-absorbed? And even after going on his journey of self-discovery, he was still a fuck up. I'm not sure what the moral of the story was for everyone else, but for me, it was that someone should have shot Grant in the face when an opportunity presented itself. Like, everyone who tried to kill him or stop him throughout this entire series? They were right!
The bad guy won. And I blame Kadir. He knew what a selfish idiot Grant was, but because he was so busy monologuing that he didn't get rid of him when he had the chance.
And what the actual fuck with those aliens at the end? Was everyone but me ok with that?
Don't answer that.
Anyway, this is a cool title.
April 29, 2021
I guess wanted more of a happy ending. We saw a happy ending, but we also saw another ending and the way I read it, the happy ending was going to be upended by the other ending. Which fits the overall theme - which seems to be that a broken man can't help but create brokenness in his relationships which impact everything else.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2020
Tak tohle bylo zklamání… Třetí kniha pokračuje tam, kde skončila ta druhá - v mega bitvě o budoucnost původního světa hlavních hrdinů a potažmo i o budoucnost všech realit. Je to značně vyhrocené, je tam mnoho zájmových stran a hlavní hrdinové tahají za kratší konec provazu. A potom se to ale celé zvrtne.
Rick Remender se snaží dokončit příběh, zůstat originální, ale zároveň to neukončit moc rychle, ani to zbytečně nenatahovat. Nakonec se mu nepovedlo ani jedno, což je docela kuriózní. Na časté flashbacky hlavního hrdiny a vnitřní bitvy s traumaty v jeho hlavě, na ty jsem si už zvykl. Jeho snová manželská terapie v této knize se ještě dala nějak zvládnout, i když přináší spoustu otázek bez odpovědí. Pak to ale začne být celé divné. Drsný konec, který ale není koncem, protože to bez pořádného vysvětlení pokračuje k něčemu, co rozhodně už vůbec není koncem. Celé je to zmatené, hluboké úvahy vypravěče mi přestaly dávat smysl a donekonečna omílané trauma z dětství začíná být otravné. Je to škoda, protože z předchozích dvou knih jsem byl maximálně nadšený.
Celé to zachraňuje kresba Mattea Scalery a barvy Deana Whitea. Výtvarná stránka je pořád stejně úžasná, jako na začátku!
Rick Remender se snaží dokončit příběh, zůstat originální, ale zároveň to neukončit moc rychle, ani to zbytečně nenatahovat. Nakonec se mu nepovedlo ani jedno, což je docela kuriózní. Na časté flashbacky hlavního hrdiny a vnitřní bitvy s traumaty v jeho hlavě, na ty jsem si už zvykl. Jeho snová manželská terapie v této knize se ještě dala nějak zvládnout, i když přináší spoustu otázek bez odpovědí. Pak to ale začne být celé divné. Drsný konec, který ale není koncem, protože to bez pořádného vysvětlení pokračuje k něčemu, co rozhodně už vůbec není koncem. Celé je to zmatené, hluboké úvahy vypravěče mi přestaly dávat smysl a donekonečna omílané trauma z dětství začíná být otravné. Je to škoda, protože z předchozích dvou knih jsem byl maximálně nadšený.
Celé to zachraňuje kresba Mattea Scalery a barvy Deana Whitea. Výtvarná stránka je pořád stejně úžasná, jako na začátku!
December 26, 2024
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Sci-Fi / Provocative / Dark / Chaotic / Boundless / Contrivance / Morality
Sci-Fi / Provocative / Dark / Chaotic / Boundless / Contrivance / Morality
March 16, 2021
As the rest of the series, the art, layout, colours, all amazing.
I'm not entirely sure I completely followed the story in the last couple of issues.
But still, I followed enough to get the knockout punch to the psyche. Gonna have to re-read those last 2-3 again.
Some nice throwbacks to earlier parts of the story towards the end too.
I'm not entirely sure I completely followed the story in the last couple of issues.
But still, I followed enough to get the knockout punch to the psyche. Gonna have to re-read those last 2-3 again.
Some nice throwbacks to earlier parts of the story towards the end too.
July 19, 2020
FANTASTIC! Must read, must own! Truly a thrilling ride - heartwarming, philosophical, humorous - a brilliant sci-fi adventure tale that weaves in the universality of what it means to be alive in this universe...or another one. What a ride!
July 3, 2020
The final deluxe volume of writer Rick Remender and artist Matteo Scalera’s sci-fi epic Black Science. The trials and tribulations of Grant McKay, and his family continue across dimensions and realities. The one consistent is the gorgeous, creative art from Scalera. He creates beautiful environments, and eye-popping aliens along with some incredible set pieces. The plot however becomes a little too convoluted for my tastes. The original narrative premises becomes muddled by numerous alternative realities but I still found Remender’s scripts to be engaging with well crafted dialogue. I’m looking forward to rereading the three volume collection in its entirety.
July 20, 2021
I have very conflicting emotions on this series. But... Creating indifference is the cardinal sin of any storyteller, and I am definitely not indifferent to the messages in this story.
Rick Remender is clearly trying to cope with extreme depression, nihilism, low self esteem and workaholism. There are a lot of really interesting philosophical ideas underpinning this complex and confusing narrative, both subtle and not-so-subtle.
I may have to let it sit for a few days before I decide, but I'm not sure all the messages landed well with me. That could be intentional of course, and that in itself is the value of good storytelling... Challenging your view of the world.
A complex, sometimes convoluted, series that will linger in your brain.
Recommended.
Rick Remender is clearly trying to cope with extreme depression, nihilism, low self esteem and workaholism. There are a lot of really interesting philosophical ideas underpinning this complex and confusing narrative, both subtle and not-so-subtle.
I may have to let it sit for a few days before I decide, but I'm not sure all the messages landed well with me. That could be intentional of course, and that in itself is the value of good storytelling... Challenging your view of the world.
A complex, sometimes convoluted, series that will linger in your brain.
Recommended.
June 20, 2020
Where the last volume dealt with Grant's personal issues, this one addressed his marriage and his family. It's heartfelt and touching, almost a love/apology letter to Remender's own family. It reads as someone who has some of Grant's characteristics and inflicted the same pain. This is all interspersed with the main plot of beings invading the universe. There's a lot of back and forth and can be a little confusing. The ending is a little ambiguous, probably intentionally.
Stepping back from the whole series, it really does feel more about the flawed humans and the pain they can cause, even unintentionally, and less about the sci-fi adventure. Worth the read.
Stepping back from the whole series, it really does feel more about the flawed humans and the pain they can cause, even unintentionally, and less about the sci-fi adventure. Worth the read.
January 9, 2021
Finished rereading Rick Remenders space comic Black Science the other day, i read the first two books before but the final one was my first time. I love this book, its art and what it stands for, the main character is a huge asshole but gets redeemed a bit, i read alot of negativity about the main character but not everyone can be Clark Kent, this is just a narcistic egotistical asshole and to be honest i love reading about someone like this, makes it realalistic in a way. At times you loathe the guy as he makes mistake after mistake and fucks up the universe again, but in the end he does it for his family. This sounds like kind of a depressing story, but this is more action packed, colorfull and crazy like no other story, as this family goes through different realities and dimensions and meet all different types of aliens and worlds. They go back in time, things change every time in a great way, if you love sciencefiction and time travel this is a must read. Remember has a way with words and Matteo Scalera is the best artist you haven't heard of. Together with Moreno Dinisio on colors, this is a fantastic must have. And a great comic read with alot of heart.
4.5 stars
There is a minor dip in the previous collection but after that it gets better and better again, and the ending is not for everyone but i think it was very fitting.
4.5 stars
There is a minor dip in the previous collection but after that it gets better and better again, and the ending is not for everyone but i think it was very fitting.
October 19, 2023
EL FINAL DEL CAMINO !!!, Kadir vs McKay, la liga de científicos anarquistas contra los cienpies, Rick Remender contra sus tic de querer contar cosas estilo novela en prosa en un comic !!!.
LO BUENO:El arte de Matteo Scalera fue una delicia a lo largo de los 43 numeros, con sus portadas espectaculares, diseños narrativa...el tipo se sale y nos deja el trabajo de su vida, y cuando dice: voy a resolver esto con acuarelas...MALDITA BESTIA !!!. Remender intenta cerrar todos los hilos que creo, y me gusto mucho el concepto de que Mc Kay es un virus, cuyo objetivo es frenar la explosiòn del multiverso.
LO MALO: ¿Diferencias entre FEAR AGENT y CIENCIA OSCURA?, me las cuentan, porque aca siento que se repite mucho...en un lado hay Velocirraptors con jetpacks, aca con Cienpies a tamaño humano con lanzas, pero el protagonista es despreciable, perdedor, vive en un trauma ciclico, trata mala sus cercanos, y así, además, toda la serie gasto muchas paginas en los recuerdos de MKay, que varios números para hablar del matrimonio, que un plan para salvara los hijos mientras se carga a trillones de personas, y eso aburre, además, la pelea final contra la bruja es lo mas anticlimatico del mundo, ahi el chico Remender si le faltaron paginas, pero para contarte los líos maritales si te mete decenas y decenas de paginas.
LO BUENO:El arte de Matteo Scalera fue una delicia a lo largo de los 43 numeros, con sus portadas espectaculares, diseños narrativa...el tipo se sale y nos deja el trabajo de su vida, y cuando dice: voy a resolver esto con acuarelas...MALDITA BESTIA !!!. Remender intenta cerrar todos los hilos que creo, y me gusto mucho el concepto de que Mc Kay es un virus, cuyo objetivo es frenar la explosiòn del multiverso.
LO MALO: ¿Diferencias entre FEAR AGENT y CIENCIA OSCURA?, me las cuentan, porque aca siento que se repite mucho...en un lado hay Velocirraptors con jetpacks, aca con Cienpies a tamaño humano con lanzas, pero el protagonista es despreciable, perdedor, vive en un trauma ciclico, trata mala sus cercanos, y así, además, toda la serie gasto muchas paginas en los recuerdos de MKay, que varios números para hablar del matrimonio, que un plan para salvara los hijos mientras se carga a trillones de personas, y eso aburre, además, la pelea final contra la bruja es lo mas anticlimatico del mundo, ahi el chico Remender si le faltaron paginas, pero para contarte los líos maritales si te mete decenas y decenas de paginas.
June 23, 2024
To recap my thought on the series after finishing it.
Book 1 felt way too rushed with all the time jumps and constant shift of dimensions and introducing a plethora of characters.
Book 2 slowed it down for character development which was nice, but it felt like a ton of filler and needless story lines
Book 3 left me feeling like what is the point of this story? It just spins it wheels issue after issue not really accomplishing any forward movement then In the end shows that nothing matters anyway.
I really enjoyed the art and colors in this story. The dialog writing was solid. The scripting felt like a mess. This should have been half as long and would have felt much better and more of a cohesive story.
Overall would I recommend this series? That a tough one. I give it like a C overall. It’s not bad, but just has a ton of filler and feels like it’s going nowhere (which by the end it doesn’t). If day if someone is really itching for a sci fi space book I’d recommend Fear agent over this.
Book 1 felt way too rushed with all the time jumps and constant shift of dimensions and introducing a plethora of characters.
Book 2 slowed it down for character development which was nice, but it felt like a ton of filler and needless story lines
Book 3 left me feeling like what is the point of this story? It just spins it wheels issue after issue not really accomplishing any forward movement then In the end shows that nothing matters anyway.
I really enjoyed the art and colors in this story. The dialog writing was solid. The scripting felt like a mess. This should have been half as long and would have felt much better and more of a cohesive story.
Overall would I recommend this series? That a tough one. I give it like a C overall. It’s not bad, but just has a ton of filler and feels like it’s going nowhere (which by the end it doesn’t). If day if someone is really itching for a sci fi space book I’d recommend Fear agent over this.
July 16, 2020
A flawed story that still ended well. Half way through this volume, you might find yourself backtracking to previous chapters to keep track of what recently happened to each character. It's a bit confusing with main characters dying and coming back to like through some science miracle or through the power of going into another dimension.
Another gripe is that there are several chapters in the middle where the protagonists see an interdimensional marriage counselor. This concept stretches on far too long. What redeems this is the bittersweet ending that at first left me dissatisfied. But the more I think on it, the more I can appreciate where Remender had to conclude this entire story.
I think nothing more needs to be said about the amazing art and coloring. It's top notch and should one of the biggest selling points for getting into this series.
Another gripe is that there are several chapters in the middle where the protagonists see an interdimensional marriage counselor. This concept stretches on far too long. What redeems this is the bittersweet ending that at first left me dissatisfied. But the more I think on it, the more I can appreciate where Remender had to conclude this entire story.
I think nothing more needs to be said about the amazing art and coloring. It's top notch and should one of the biggest selling points for getting into this series.
September 10, 2022
A mesmerizing omnibus with a mesmerizing conclusion to this beautiful and dynamic story. So much happens that it's hard to put into words. One thing is certain though, it is hard to say goodbye to the characters knowing that the story has come to an end. It's been super fun following the developments and some part of me wishes there came at least another omnibus... Loved it though, a really great sci-fi comic. Recommend!
January 6, 2021
Un buen cierre para esta serie en que exploramos en partes iguales una buena cantidad sobre las realidades alternas , familia , el poder de las decisiones y mas. Podemos tener batallas a grandes escalas durante la serie que nos dejan sin aliento. En varios puntos dejamos las realidades alternas de lado para tener reflexiones sobre que nos hace únicos y porque en realidad vale la pena lucha.
July 20, 2020
An otherwise lackluster end to a beautifully drawn story. The arc of the story is really a fun one but by the end you're just holding onto scraps, trying to piece things together. Still, while you do leave the story with a little bit of a downer, the total is still something worthwhile.
October 12, 2020
I would say 3 and 1/2 stars because the first part was really all over the place and then they *kinda* won immediately, I guess, but the last section was really fun to read and had some nice moral quandries.
March 25, 2021
31-34, Extinction Is The Rule, ☆☆☆☆
35-38, Later Than You Think, ☆☆☆☆☆
39-43, No Authority But Yourself, ☆☆☆☆☆
35-38, Later Than You Think, ☆☆☆☆☆
39-43, No Authority But Yourself, ☆☆☆☆☆
May 24, 2023
Cool series overall some problems with the ending but i give it like a 7 total. Godworld arc is a 10 tho
March 5, 2024
This wasn’t as bad as the first volume of these beautiful deluxe books by Image comics. Theres some depth to the story, some decent character building. The moral of the story is, appreciate what you have and don’t get cocky or too arrogant with your abilities.
January 2, 2024
Great conclusion to a creative and interesting series.
March 1, 2025
Great finish to an awesome story.
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