Updated on December 10, 2021
Love and Capes: Ever After #1 (of 5)
Written by: Thom Zahler
Art by: Thom Zahler
Picking up from where the original “Love and Capes” series left off is this five-issue miniseries, focusing on newlywed couple (and series stars) Mark and Abby.
This particular issue focuses on two subplots: the couple going apartment-hunting and their first dinner with new couple Darkblade and Amazonia (the comic’s Batman and Wonder Woman pastiches).
I enjoyed seeing this issue reveal more about Darkblade’s background, including some details that set him apart from his inspiration (such as being a legacy hero within their universe). The tour of stately, erm, LaCroix manor was also fun (I take it Paul isn’t a Pistons fan!). Also nice to see Amazonia trying to grow as a person, though I suppose she’ll always be “Veronica” to Abby’s “Betty.” (Hmm, “Abby and Amazonia Double Digest”? Nah…)
As for the apartment hunting, there’s *one* creative use for x-ray vision, albeit a gross one. On a related note, given the propensity of cameras these days (and that they’re *everywhere*, including in my smartphone), I’d imagine being a city-dwelling superhero in the 2010s is much more difficult privacy-wise, even with super-speed.
I look forward to reading the next issue, and seeing if we’ll get to see what’s hinted at early in this issue.
Anthony Dean is the owner of Diverse Tech Geek and Diverse Media Notes.
