As the Fade Out’s first arc comes to a close, Ed Brubaker piles on the intrigue, adding even more secrets and layers to the book’s already sprawling narrative. The result is yet another strong issue in a series full of them, bolstered by an array of different artistic styles courtesy of Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser.
Charlie Parish has been through the wringer so far in the book’s short run, and as of yet it’s still hard to determine just how much of that has been merited. Charlie’s issues with memory, coupled by his abuse of alcohol, make for a deeply distrustful protagonist, something Brubaker uses to great effect. As of now, everyone is a suspect, including Charlie himself, as his hazy recollections do nothing towards proving his own innocence. To that end, Brubaker’s Hollywood remains rife with secret and deception, everyone from the stars to the press office making up a truth that serves them best. It’s this duplicity that Brubaker mines so well, and with new players beginning to make their presence known, it’s darn near impossible to make out which motivations lie where.
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