Untitled History of the human condition #3 Review

Writer – Michael Gatti

Artist – Tyler Carpenter

Publisher – Max Ham productions

Issue three is an intense ride starting during the American Civil war and ending in Nazi Germany. This is Michael’s best issue of untitled history.

Writing

Michael has given this issue a lot of thought in terms of character development and motivations. Adalwolf has some impressive character development as Michael give the reader a better understanding of Adalwolf’s motives for fighting. There is some nice building of friendship in this issue as like previous issues Adalwolf is given friends that give Michael the opportunity to explore the lighter and more sensitive side to the character.

The story and dialogue is well written as there is a time jump however, the story progresses naturally developing into something that is both fun and serious. Michael is self-aware of the story being told and this 4ht wall breaking adds some comic relief to the dark nature of the story.

Michael seems to have finally realised his audience as this story is for the older reader and sets the tone Untitled History been trying to get.

Michael with a copy of issue three

Art                                                                         

Tyler’s art in this issue is impressive as Tyler knows how to use tones of grey to enhance his work. This works best in the backgrounds as the texture adds perspective to the art and separates the characters from the setting.

The action in this comic is fast and well centred adding the energy to Michael’s writing. Tyler’s art adds another layer to this story that makes this such an interesting read. As you are not reading a comic or a picture book but a blend of both that works.

Overall

This is the best issue as the writing and art have found their rhythm and the comedic and four wall segments don’t feel out of place like in previous issues. If you are not reading this comic you should as it is a fun little read.

Art 3/5

Writing 4/5

Overall 4.5/5