From the "My View" column by David LeBlanc in the Comic Book Network Electronic Magazine #483 (August 6, 2004)
Rob Hanes is a soldier of fortune working for Justice International. He is the son of a former US agent who is now under an alias after being accused of being a spy for the other side during the Cold War. Rob is convinced his dad is innocent and wants to prove it. Hanes comes across as a younger James Bond type who entrances the girls but does not cross the line into starting an actual relation, even for one night.
In issue #5 Rob gets back to the quest for the truth behind his father's being discredited as the cold war double agent Glowworm. Also on the search is Rob's lifelong friend, Alexandra Vera Cruz, whose father was killed by Glowworm though at the start she does not know that Rob's father has been accused of being the killer. Once again Rob is mixed up with beautiful women and international intrigue as the quest leads him to an arms dealer known as Felix Shannon. There is a plot to get an old Russian sub and sell it on the black market. The CIA is on to the plot and do not want Rob messing up their chance to squash it as their paths cross. The sixth issue deals with an attempt to sell nuclear secrets and yes another beautiful woman. There are mysteries they have to solve, escapes from the bad guys and chase scenes like any good spy adventure.
Through it all the reader is entertained with a fast paced story that keeps changing and adding characters and clues as to where it is heading. The action is integral to the plot as are all the characters. Nothing is over done or drawn out and yet you are left wanting more at the conclusions. The art is clean and it is easy to see why it has gotten the praise it has. This is the perfect comic to enjoy on its own or to give to someone who thinks all comics are about super heroes. Get the latest issue and order #6 while you can.
David LeBlanc, Editor
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