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Written by Chuck Brown
Art, Colors, and Cover by Keron Grant
Lettering by Wes Abbott
Step right up, folks, for a cosmic carnival of chaos in Beast World - Waller Rising! Chuck Brown and the maestro Keron Grant invite you to buckle up for Amanda Waller's wild ride, and oh boy, it's a rollercoaster through the realms of metahuman mayhem!
Picture this: Deadeye, the paramedic prodigy and Waller's nephew, dons a snazzy new costume to chase down Dr. Hate, who swiped a phantom zone projector. Just your casual day in the DC universe, right? But hold on tight, because we're catapulted into the Phantom Zone where Earth-2's Superman (Val-Zod) and Red Tornado (Lois Lane) are caught in the crossfire.
Dr. Hate, the mastermind of mischief, plays puppeteer with Black Manta, adding a dash of Beast Boy's spores to Waller's stolen bomb. Double-cross alert! Manta's transformation sends ripples through the narrative, leaving us guessing what twisted fate awaits him. And what's Dr. Hate's grand plan, you ask? Invasion of The Kingdom, metahuman warpings, and a chaotic sacrifice to the Lords of Chaos. Standard villain stuff, right?
As Val-Zod assembles a ragtag team to thwart Dr. Hate's dimension-hopping escapade, we dive into The Kingdom. Here, Vixen enlightens us about the quirky Parliaments of Life and their DNA-sharing shenanigans. Deadeye and Vixen, the dynamic duo, stay behind to psychically cut ties between The Kingdom and Earth.
Cue the psychedelic splash pages, quirky dimensions, and a psychedelic showdown as Waller's mess unfolds. The transition from The Kingdom back to Earth is a whirlwind, and you might find yourself exclaiming, "What just happened?" a couple of times. But fear not, dear reader, for the vibrant colors and unique art style paint a vivid picture, making the ride visually captivating.
The issue wraps up with a cosmic-sized team teaser, promising the arrival of Jon Stewart, Jo Mullien, and more. It's a crescendo leading to the next act in this cosmic carnival.
In the end, Beast World - Waller Rising is a wild, unpredictable joyride through the realms of DC insanity. Chuck Brown's narrative, coupled with Keron Grant's eclectic artistry, earns this issue a raucous 8/10. It's a carnival you didn't know you needed, and you won't want to miss the next act in Waller's grand spectacle!