Jupiter’s Legacy: Requiem #3
Image Comics 2021
Written by Mark Millar
Illustrated by Tommy Lee Edwards
Lettered by John Workman
Chloe Sampson is finally wearing the Lady Liberty uniform, inheriting the legacy from her late mother. But she's been married four times, and her private life is still as complicated as it ever was. Divorced from Hutch, she's journeyed into space to answer a distress call and finds another world where the aliens have created another team of heroes with an origin eerily similar to their own.
Regardless of what anyone says this still remains one of today’s most interesting series. How we saw the team created, how their kids played such an important role in the book and now here we are later on and those kids have kids of their own and their world hasn’t slowed down or stopped. It is exciting, fresh and original in so many ways. This is one of the few times I don’t mind the massive jump into the future, because Mark always has that opportunity to sneak an arc in to flesh out more of those missing years. In the meantime I’m more than content to sit back, relax and watch this superhero soap opera continue to unfold before my eyes.
I absolutely love the way that this is being told. The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information is impeccably rendered. The character development that we see through the dialogue, the character development as well as how they act and react to the situations and circumstances they encounter. This of course continues to bring us their personalities and keeps them fresh in our minds. The pacing is superb and as it takes us through the pages revealing more and more of the story keeps the reader charged up and ready for more.
I greatly appreciate the way that we see this being structured and how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen. I love the layers within this particular story because honestly there’s so much going on and none of it is cluttered or clashing with each other. It has this amazing flow and how they manage to bring this depth, dimension and complexity to the story is amazing. How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward is beautifully rendered.
The interiors here are tuterly phenomenal. The linework we see is fantastic and how the varying weights and techniques are being utilised to create this level & quality of detail work that we see throughout the book is mindbogglingly brilliant to see. The sheer sumptuousness of the work brings this to such a level that is crazy to witness. The way that we see backgrounds being utilised to expand and enhance the moments as well as how they work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is remarkably great. The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show a masterful eye for storytelling. The colour work is equally as brilliant to see and that Tommy does everything it looks precisely what he intends it to be and that’s marvellous. The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows such an innate understanding of how colour actually works and it’s glorious.
This is exactly what I needed for this week. Mark is a master when it comes to balancing heavy story with action/adventure and that kind of dark humour that feels incredibly natural in this world. With some masterful writing and intelligent characterisation that’s brought to life by these absolutely brilliant interiors brightens up my entire day.
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Federal Reinforcements and Rising Tension in Minneapolis
Tension in Minneapolis has risen sharply in recent days as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to deploy hundreds more immigration officers to Minnesota following the fatal shooting of a local woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The move comes amid nationwide protests and deepening polarization over federal immigration enforcement efforts. The decision to send additional officers was publicly confirmed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who said the reinforcements are meant to “ensure the safety” of ICE and Border Patrol personnel already in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Officials noted that more than 2,000 federal officers have already been stationed in the region as part of what the administration describes as its largest immigration enforcement operation ever. What Sparked the Deployment? The deployment follows the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer during an enforcement action in south Minneapolis. Good, a mother of three, was struck and killed by gunfire as she sat in her vehicle. Federal authorities have characterized the incident as a defensive action, saying the driver’s conduct endangered officers. However, local political leaders and community members strongly dispute that narrative. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials have criticized federal accounts of what happened, pointing to bystander videos that they say contradict the claim that Good posed an active threat when she was shot. They have also condemned the broader federal immigration operation in the city, saying it has fostered fear and mistrust in local communities. The legal and investigative aftermath remains complicated. Minnesota authorities sought to investigate the shooting, but federal officials asserted exclusive jurisdiction, citing constitutional protections for federal officers. This has deepened frustration among state leaders who want greater transparency and local involvement in the inquiry. Protests and Public Reaction The shooting ignited protests in Minneapolis almost immediately and spurred demonstrations across the country. Over the weekend following the incident, more than 1,000 rallies were organized in cities nationwide, drawing tens of thousands of participants. Protesters have framed their actions as a call for accountability and change in how immigration policy is enforced. In Minneapolis, large crowds gathered near the site where Good was killed to march and call for an end to what they see as an aggressive federal presence. Many protesters have chanted slogans critical of ICE and the broader administration’s immigration agenda. Scenes from protests have been varied. In some locations, demonstrators have remained peaceful, holding signs and vigils in memory of Good. In others, confrontations between some protesters and law enforcement have occurred, with reports of officers deploying crowd control tactics. Supporters of the federal response argue that a strong enforcement posture is necessary to uphold U.S. immigration laws and to address alleged crime tied to illegal immigration. DHS officials also stressed that the officers being sent to Minnesota are there to protect their federal personnel and keep operations running despite protests. The Broader Context of Immigration Enforcement This episode is part of a much larger national debate over immigration policy and enforcement tactics. The Trump administration’s recent focus on interior enforcement — including deportations and raids — has been a defining pillar of its second term. Minneapolis, a city with a diverse population and sizable immigrant communities, has become a focal point for that strategy. Critics say that such heavy federal deployment in city neighborhoods undermines community trust and disproportionately affects non-violent immigrants and long-standing residents. Advocates for immigrant rights argue that punitive tactics fuel fear, discourage cooperation with local authorities, and erode civil liberties. Supporters counter that rigorous enforcement is essential for national security and upholding the rule of law. They argue that federal agents must be backed by sufficient resources, especially when facing hostile demonstrations or resistance. Voices from Minneapolis Local sentiment in Minneapolis remains deeply divided. Many residents expressed grief and shock over the death of Renee Good, while also expressing concern about the scale and nature of the federal response. A number of community members have organized vigils, public gatherings, and faith-based services to provide mutual support and to call for justice. Conversely, Minneapolis leaders have urged calm while also criticizing federal policies they claim escalate tensions. Mayor Frey has been vocal in his rejection of the federal narrative, insisting that the city deserves transparency and a fair process to understand what led to Good’s death. Looking Ahead As hundreds more immigration officers make their way to Minneapolis, the city and the nation find themselves at a critical juncture in the ongoing debate about immigration enforcement. The coming days will likely see continued protests, political clashes, and legal challenges as both sides defend their interpretations of events and advocate for their visions of public safety and justice. 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