Wetworks, Vol. 1
Grade 10 Up–Team Wetworks is a group of assassins who fight supernatural powers. A vampire has attacked a military base, draining away soldiers' blood and stealing the blood box, a prototype weapon that could possibly destroy the human race. It contains the souls of 13,000 executed vampires, and Vascar has been chosen to deliver their vengeance. Will vampires take over the world? X-Men writer Carey created the story, and the motley Wetworks crew, which includes a werewolf, a cyborg, and a pill-popping vampire, may appeal to X-Men fans. Dark, shadowy tones and deep, dark reds reflect the intense, frightening plot. The drawings are detailed and skillful, and should impress fans of superhero comics. At the same time, it can be hard to tell apart each hulking, muscled body and terse face. The violence is frequent and graphic. Characters' heads are smashed into bloody bits multiple times and, in one scene, 43 people lie dead, their body parts scattered around the room in pools of blood. Public libraries should find that the book circulates, particularly among fans of X-Men.–Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.