Ivar, Timewalker: Comic Series Finale Review: Intriguing

Ivar, Timewalker, one of three immortal brothers has issues of his own in the series finale of his titled comic. In an attempt to stop a future event he and his love Neela wind up causing it. Such are fixed points in time, particularly when they’re focused on a catastrophe. This work like many others, deals with what happens when people, specifically immortals mess around with the time continuum for their own purposes.

Ivar, Timewalker, one of three immortal brothers has issues of his own in the series finale of his titled comic. In an attempt to stop a future event he and his love Neela wind up causing it. Such are fixed points in time, particularly when they’re focused on a catastrophe. This work like many others, deals with what happens when people, specifically immortals mess around with the time continuum for their own purposes.

What makes this comic somewhat more light-hearted than others of its ilk is that Fred Van Lente isn’t afraid to tackle references to “Doctor Who.” Why try to ignore a television show that has been on for over 50 years and has had one of the most phenomenal reboots in pop-culture history. Even the mention of the word companion will bring a knowing chuckle to any reader of this series.

The thing about “Doctor Who” is that only the TARDIS knows where it’s taking the Doctor. In the episode “The Doctor’s Wife” it is mentioned that the TARDIS takes the Doctor where he needs to go, not where he wants to go. Perhaps that’s why he may be wearing a Hawaiian shirt and steps out into a frozen wasteland. Ivar has no such guide. Instead he has to rely on moments from the past and the future to piece things together.

Timewalker is a weighty title and Ivar bears a special burden. In this series finale, he does so in a way that wants you to see what happens next. And that’s the best way to end this narrative.

About Donna-Lyn Washington 641 Articles
Donna-lyn Washington has a M.A. in English from Brooklyn College. She is currently teaching at Kingsborough Community College where her love of comics and pop culture play key parts in helping her students move forward in their academic careers. As a senior writer for ReviewFix she has been able to explore a variety of worlds through comics, film and television and has met some interesting writers and artists along the way. Donna-lyn does a weekly podcast reviewing indie comics and has also contributed entries to the 'Encyclopedia of Black Comics,’ the academic anthology ‘Critical Insights: Frank Yerby’ and is the editor for the upcoming book, ‘Conversations With: John Jennings.’

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