Howard and Bev's neo-gothic adventure ends as these kinds of adventures often do, with flames, death, and cookies. I wrote about a pseudo-gothic renaissance in comics from this era. Should I ever revisit the topic, I'll have to keep this strange little tale in mind.
The second chapter, really a story on its own, begins one of the great arcs in Howard's career - his path to the presidency. In a time where the idiocy of politicians in on full display for all to see, it'll be interesting to see if Howard's satire seems quite as biting as it once might have. What if all the things he tries to point out to us are things of which we, sadly, are all quite aware?
What's nicely solidified in this and the previous issue is Howard and Bev's relationship. Howard says it himself, that it's love and destiny, and that they probably shouldn't fight it. Though it has had its ups and downs, theirs is a love that has lasted much longer than most do in comics universes. Maybe Reed and Sue, Scott and Jean. At least, until the latest few series. It's going to be interesting, as I read through Howard's oeuvre, seeing at what point it was decided that Bev wasn't necessary to the story anymore. I just can't imagine it.
More to come...
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