By Victoria Irwin
Contributing Writer
After previously being betrayed by his lover in previous comics, Mirra, Dr. David Loren finds himself numb and disillusioned. His realization that the military will never let him go causes his language to become more blunt and his behavior to become erratic. Under design is a bio-viralweapon that released into the air as a gas will target distinct strains of DNA to kill intended targets. The formula is designed to be specific in its targets, meaning that should the military use it on a Middle Eastern target, they will be able to destroy only one genetic group of people’ even with the close genetic heritage of the Israeli and Palestinian people. The project clearly violates international laws on genocide, and the general in charge of the project is not pleased with his name being attached. The battle of what is moral and what is necessary comes into play.
Matt Hawkins story telling is incredibly enjoyable, as well as scientifically specific. Though Hawkins takes liberties with his science (often big ones), he spends the end of every comic explaining the technology he discussed and whether the way he uses it is possible. The comic’s tag line of “reading this will make you smarter” is indeed accurate. His personal explanations bring a smile to my face, especially when he encourages the reader to look outside the American news media so we can see how different reporting is when it isn’t the Lohan/Khardasian news hour.
Rashan Ekedal has a distinct artistic style that makes the brilliant Dr. Loren even more pleasing to the eye. His art work is intricate and detailed, down to text on Dr. Loren’s shirts and intricate computer keyboards. With a story line that is so advanced, it’s nice to see artwork that can keep up.
Think Tank has become a guilty pleasure of mine. I grabbed the first issue and powered through the entire series in one night. Like an intelligent well designed snack, once you start with Think Tank you won’t want to stop. Hawkins and Ekedal are forces to keep an eye on.
