Snapshot #3 Review

In Snapshot #3, brought to you by the dynamic duo of writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock, series protagonist Jake Dobson finds his inner hero at last, even if Diggle's story takes a detour into occasionally generic territory. Working alongside Callie Twain, the daughter of the man whose "death" started it all, Jake uncovers another nasty layer to the mystery that began with a few gruesome snapshots.

The closer we get to the truth behind the faked deaths at the heart of Snapshot, the less interesting the mystery becomes. While financial corruption may be a hot button topic these days, it doesn't make for the most fascinating modus operandi for the shadow organization lurking behind the scenes of Snapshot. While there are some excellent character-building moments for both Callie and Jake -- Callie being betrayed by her own mother is particularly brutal -- they are tempered by cliched car chases and trite action sequences that do little to propel the overall narrative.

Jock's art is more explosive than one might expect from such stark monochromatic visuals, so much so that the thought of adding color to the already vibrant world of Snapshot is unthinkable. It's black and white done right. Kinetic layouts and crisp, clean lines enliven the action and add an unparalleled sense of movement and energy to the book's aesthetic.

Sometimes the fun of a mystery is in not knowing what lies behind the curtain. As Diggle pulls back that curtain on the truth at the heart of Snapshot, one begins to wonder if he can live up to the promise of the series' issue in next month's grand finale.

Melissa Grey is a lover of all things cats, comics, and outer space. She can be found on MyIGN at MelissaGrey or lurking on Twitter @meligrey.

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