‘Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1’ Gives a Classic Vibe in Sharp Colors

Writer: Gerry Dugan /Artist: Adam Kubert / MARVEL Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1 is a sigh of relief with an art style to match. One thing that I appreciate about this issue is the art style versus time presentation. We’ve seen it done many times in different variations. They often range from modern realism to quick, sharp strokes. Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1 manages to meet in the middle. It adds texture to the presented narrative and it did not take away from the color schemes. Though I appreciated the art and how it pays homage to the “classic” form, I felt like its best moments were when major events occurred. That’s great, but there were moments that really could have used some extra attention to bring out the intimacy in a scene. The light in Steve’s eyes versus the shadowing of a door. I love how readers could see the scene like a camera and focus on the parts that matter. But the background has the ability to still be elevated in spite of it not being the center focus of the scene.

Raising the Stakes This comic pays homage to sharp cuts and extremism. I loved how quick the scenes changed and how it still stayed in line with the storyline. It would be a quick switch from basic coloring to something jarring, then right back to simplicity. It would reflect in both art and narrative especially when testing out Steve Rogers special abilities. This added a layer of humor that I do not think was intentional (to the extent that I laughed). Increasing the stakes is a…