It felt like this issue dragged a little, but Midas Flesh continues to win me over. I do wish we'd get a little more background on the evil Federation and the intergalactic society the story is taking place in, but for now I'll just enjoy the talking dinosaurs and space slugs.
A gritty, noir gangster book with an interesting story and striking art, I found myself a little taken aback by the depiction of several characters in this book. The African-American mobsters have suspiciously ape-like features and speak stereotypical ebonics. The Jewish crime-boss has a huge nose and describes a mob war as "a holocaust". Really?
Aquatic Atlanteans exploring the dry land in the distant past with reverse submarines and water suits? Ha, sure, why not. Part of me feels this is riding on the weird-science, Prophet vibe, but I'm still enjoying it. The color palate is a little rough on they eyes and the Atlanteans all have dumb-ass, similar sounding names, but over all I'd say Undertow is worth flipping through.
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