Warzone #388
TOP THREE MOMENTS:
Ares I, II, and III - This was the focal point of this edition of Warzone. I enjoyed the look back at the past of Ares. I enjoy getting to learn a little more about the man who's been The Baron's right hand man.
Answers II - I still find myself quite intrigued by who could have actually dug up CJ's body. It also looks like he might have been kept alive? This segment was everything but answers, but in a good way.
Dangerous - Listen, I like this segment a lot, but the reason I like it most I think is because The Baron is back!
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- What will happen between Zeus and Felix?
- Will we actually get answers about CJ Thorpe at ROD, or will we be presented with more questions?
- What's Narcissa's plan for Gemini?
- Not really a question here, just wanted to mention it. GOD DAMN HATCH!
MY FAVOURITE PROMO OF THE WEEK:
I didn't get around to reading much last week, but I was able to read a few. Dawson's hot streak continued this past week I think. How to Trust packed quite the punch.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Jackson's a bit defiant, eh? What will happen at Ring of Dreams? Does finding that vial of CJ's blood bring George around to turning on Jasper? What happens after Jackson and Jasper beat the unholy hell out of each other again? Will we even have Tag Team Champions come Ring of Dreams?
TOP THREE MOMENTS:
- Dangerous: A very interesting set up. Foley was going to face the music sooner or later once it was revealed that he was behind the bombing. But it builds the whole aspect of how dangerous Scissors is where Zeus feels that he can't fully deliver justice with that entity existing in Foley's mind.
2. The chainsaw: I think the carnage followed by the words "What the fuck has Nox made" Sums it all up. It's a cap upon this story that is more or less. Nox made two scary fuckers and they're set to collide. but why and for what reason?
3. New Champs: I think this tag team of people who despise eachother is very good. It's mixed in some strong tension with everything surrounding CJ Thorpe. and the other family drama.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
What happened to Gravedigger when he died?
What is Graves Hiding that nero holds?
What did Nox even make and for what purpose?
MY FAVOURITE PROMO OF THE WEEK:
HAVE YOUR SAY:
The mask has been burned off and it's time for Ayame and Eclipse to clash once again. Wouldn't be suprised if someone was set on fire this go around with how much they've put each other through lol.
TOP THREE MOMENTS:
1. still very intrigued by this series of answers segments. answers ii doesn’t really give you much but obviously just enough to have you wanting to follow and see whats going on with it. i cant wait to see who these people are and what they’ll have to reveal to the world.
2. i also enjoyed lipstick. its a very fierce standoff is what i can describe it as. two tough characters who need that upper hand. i love a good secret reveal, so im excited for this one too to see what narcissa might have on gemini.
3. conclusion: revenge was dope to me. after the sudden event and shock of klaus’ freaks turning on him, we saw him regain some sort of control in a major way in this one. personally cant wait to see how this’ll all play out at ROD.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
will klaus ever get his freaks back?
was it felix behind the attacks?
whos that speaking in answers?
what secret does narcissa have?
are capt and anton fully working together against sunshine?
what did nox make outta hatchet?
MY FAVOURITE PROMO OF THE WEEK:
i enjoyed jin’s work this week. i do believe hes hit a nice groove in the past few months or so, putting together some really well thought out and put together promos. this one wasnt any different.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
we’ve been practically everywhere with this story and it’s pretty cool that we’ll be seeing it all likely payoff at ROD. for this to be anton’s first big story, i couldn’t of imagined it going any better. even at weeks he couldnt be on top necessarily, i still can see the character and personality shining anyway. im just appreciative of being able to be in the mix, and appreciative of the work that was put in on this story throughout the months. cant wait for the big show.
TOP THREE MOMENTS:
1. Going with Origins Carnage here. While Revenge was great in seeing how much a sadistic bastard Klaus was in abusing his former charges, the flashback to just how much a monster he is was brilliant. Little tidbits of his body count and how many of the freaks have fallen at Way's feet makes me really worry about Ajax and Damien come ROD.
2. Answers II. I mean, you can't give me a mystery like this and not have me be all hyped as hell for it. There's a million and one questions here (including the possibility that CJs not dead?!) this is very clearly leading up to a huge reveal either at ROD or sometime soon after and I'm hyped as all hell to see what comes out of it
3. The Chainsaw. Daws hit the nail on the head when comparing this to a peak Smiley segment. The unnerving brutality, the insanity of Hatchet radiating (Daws just has a nack for playing insane bastards it seems) and the terrifying ending with Charlie seemingly meeting the same fate as the rest of the Gathering. Brutal stuff and god if Hatchet isn't truly terrifying after this.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- Who has CJ hooked up to the IV and when exactly will they gave the world these 'answers"
- Will Savor and Cap be able to work together or will the Sunshine Club tear them apart?
- Will Gemini be able to stop Narcissa telling the world the truth?
- When will Zeus get his vengeance for the attempted murder?
- Will Ajax and Damien suffer the same fate as the other freaks Klaus has ended or will they be able to escape their former master?
- How will George use that vial of CJ's blood?
- How in the fuck can anyone stop Hatchet?
MY FAVOURITE PROMO OF THE WEEK:
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Absolute perfection this week. I love the near failure of Destructo coming inches away from letting Nox win before going 'fuck this dude immensely' and beating him at his own game. Slicing the gasmask tube to make Nox taste his own nerve gas was a brilliant move and I feel kinda apprehensive now. Destructo got the upper hand but he didn't kill the bastard so Nox is absolutely going to have a Hail Mary up his sleeve. Very hyped to see what happens at ROD and how Nox somehow survives...or doesn't and Destructo get his revenge. Either way hyped as all hell to see this story come to its conclusion.
TOP THREE MOMENTS:
- Ares I, II, III all get lumped in as one here. We've seen Ares be a massive part of Arcadia since the start of the volume, but we've never really known who or why he is the way he is, and seeing him go from a scared child to a fearless and fearsome unit of a man in these segments was something we definitely needed given recent events, and really gave us an idea of the man behind the mask.
- Answers II had tp gp jere as well. CJ Thorpe has an IV in and is hooked up to a machine. Are we going to see him back to life? Who are both of the shrouded characters discussing him in this seg?
- Chains was such a simple segment, yet it showed off the brooding and quietly powerful nature of Tombstone perfectly. Exactly what was needed to set up the match of the ferrymen, I think.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- What is different about Gravedigger, and will that impact on his match at Ring of Dreams?
- What the helllllllllllll has Nox got in those canisters of his to make a guy slice at his wrists in GLEE!?
- WHAT IS ATTANO'S SECRET? Did Night's mother's death have something to do with him?
- What does Narcissa have on Gemini, now?
- What happens now Ayame's mask is gone? Will we see the Wolf return?
- Jesus Christ, are the Gathering ALL dead?! What will happen next to Hatchet?
MY FAVOURITE PROMO OF THE WEEK:
I really enjoyed Vessell lasty week. The fact it could refer both to a body through which God acts and a container for food was really well done.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
KLAUS
Well Origins: Carnage is certainly an interesting one. It seems to show Klaus behind the murders of several freaks, and also shows Zephyr alive. What drove him to this and what did it lead to? Were these freaks killed because they were loyal to Zephyr and not Klaus?
And then in Conclusion: Revenge we have that cruel side of Klaus coming back out to play, terrorising Ajax and Solus for turning on him. I can't wait to see what he has in store for them at ROD!
DREWITT
A good old fashioned three-way standoff! These three have been through so much together, both as friends and as enemies, that I feel this match will be a full on grudge match. I wonder if we'll get any answers at ROD on how Drewitt and Grimskull came to be free from the door?