V #8

Issue #8 spins off directly from the V television series. Episode 12, titled 'The Betrayal' was the final appearances of Ham Tyler, Chris Farber and Robin Maxwell. Robin is the mother of Elizabeth, the Star Child and the Visitors are eager to capture Robin and impregnate her once again in hopes of creating another super-powered hybrid child. 

Ham and Chris take Robin to Chicago in hopes of hiding her there. That's how all 3 characters left the show. But in reality, this was how writers wrote off actor Michael Ironside, who felt that the TV series lacked the quality of the original miniseries. Considering that the budget for each show was dramatically slashed, episodes looked more like Dynasty instead of The Invaders, and most of the special effects were recycled scenes from V and V: The Final Battle, Inronside might have been on to something. 

I like that guest scripter Bob Rozankis decided to focus on parts of the show left unfinished. The viewers got to see the trio leave for the Midwest. But we never find out if they made it and how they transitioned in an area reportedly known to be safe from Visitor influences thanks to the Red Dust. 

SPOILER- they are not safe!

I think Bob Rozankis wrote about Ham, Chris and Robin because they weren't off limits. Main characters such as Mike, Julie and Diana were probably listed as off limits until Cary Bates' return to the series. Just where is Mister Bates? Not sure. The letter col doesn't mention why he's absent from issue #8. However, the editors do mention that the fate of V: The TV Series is in danger of cancellation. But they reassure fans that if that happens, DC has been given permission to wrap up the storyline. I can live with that. 

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars