Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. #5 Review

In the jungle, the lions roar…………….

We are nearing the end of this miniseries as Trevor manages to find Cheetah.

Except for some good character work on Killer Frost, this miniseries has been kind of average. Things though come to a head here as the final battles start.

The artwork isn’t anything to rave about, with Neil Edward’s pencils, while the plot has kind of tapered off even though the conclusion draws nearer. Steve’s never been the most compelling hero and except for a scene, he comes off as bland and generic.

SPOILERS FOLLOW……………….

Following a vision from Xanadu, Steve and his team are on track of Cheetah aka Barbara Minerva, who’s hiding out in Central Park.

Steve has enough problems on his own, as Killer Frost’s cravings have grown greater, leaving her weakened.  As she eats a protein bar, a beast named Weasel attacks the duo.

Caitlin manages to freeze it and Trevor lets her suck out it’s life energy, saying he is a soldier first and hero later. This gives us a good glimpse into Trevor’s role in the DC universe. He would rather cross lines if it helped to complete their mission.

They get only a moment’s respite as Cheetah and her menagerie attack and subdue them.

Elsewhere, Dr Light meets up with Red Crimson’s group and the latter promises to make him normal again in exchange for some information on Steve Trevor. Light’s predicament is understandable even though we have yet to get some explanation as to how he is back.

In Central Park, Barbara manhandles Trevor using Wonder Woman’s lasso. A weakened Killer Frost coerces one of Cheetah’s group members with the unfinished protein bar and when he’s close enough, sucks the life out of him.

Trevor manages to overcome the lasso and explains that Diana could use it only as she was herself truthful and pure. As Cheetah is not that, Trevor manages to get the lasso off and onto Cheetah. Killer Frost escapes and freezes Cheetah’s group while Trevor knocks the leader out.

Just as it seems their troubles are over, Dr Light arrives to kill Trevor.

SPOILERS END………………….

The miniseries seems to have fizzled out, with a less than compelling lead and some wayward plotlines.

Killer Frost’s character exploration though this event has been well handled by Gates though, and she owns every scene she is in. Edward’s pencils don’t hold up well here, though he does draw an excellent humanoid animal group.

So, I give it 6.5 out of 10

+Frost continues to shine
+The art is adequate

-Trevor isn’t compelling
-The plot is wayward and confusing