Review: Ex-Machina #3

Ex-Machina #3
Wildstorm (DC Comics)
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Artist: Tony Harris

If you haven’t been reading Ex-Machina, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon. The premise sounded a bit silly to me – a former super-hero decides to run for mayor of New York City – but the series has pleased so far. Each issue has been a little bit different, but all three lay the foundation in a sort of disjointed storytelling manner of the situation facing the mayor of New York City, Mitchell Hundred.

The art is perfect for this sort of book, where each character’s emotions show through in the dialogue. Vaughan is still setting up the supporting cast and it looks like there will be some politics mixed in with supernatural events. The politics seem “common sense” enough that they shouldn’t offend anyone. It’s not quite “The West Wing” but it’s a good, solid read.

Also, I just caught up with the first 17 issues of Vaughan’s Runaways. It’s quite excellent and definitely keeps you guessing.

PS - Just read Seaguy 1-3. I don't know what this was about. Quite odd.