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Let me start out by saying that I tried to like this week’s graphic novel. I kept telling myself, that it would get back to the “feel” of last week’s. To that end, I will start with the positives:

1) I positively loved Jason Badower’s artwork (and not just because he added me as a friend on facebook and actually exchanged friendly emails with me). Elle gets sexier every time he draws her and I am almost certain she isn’t eating because she seems to have lost all of her baby fat. Further, Jason really captures the effect Elle’s power has when she is not in control. The GN and the show both were able to mimic each other. Sometimes show effects don’t translate well to GN’s.

2) I enjoyed the continued saga of Elle having no control of her powers. Other than the guy who could melt pots, she is really the first “Hero” who is completely out of control.

3) The comic gives us a very direct insight into the reason for Elle’s lack of control which, if nothing else, is very plausible. Her father had always controlled her life and now that he is gone, she has no controls and that scares her. I believe that could lead to no control over her powers especially when surprised, scared, etc. (Can’t wait until she meets Knox and he gets stronger with her fear but then she sends another desperation blast). I also get the idea that not only is she afraid of being alone but she is worried that someone might be coming after her.

4) I am absolutely happy (especially since Tarot won’t be in mourning….for now) that they found a way for Elle to look elsewhere for help without killing Claude.