Dangerous Dimensions: Breach

If super-hero comics have taught us anything (and they have), it is that you just can't trust top-secret army projects that involve new technology, super-weapons, space travel, or other dimensions. Seriously, stay far away from that stuff because something is going to go horribly wrong, and someone is going to have to pay the price. If you don't believe me, just ask Major Tim Zanetti, the star of DC Comics' new series, Breach.

Major Zanetti obviously did not read enough comics, because he is crazy enough to get involved in Project Otherside. In 1983, Tim is a happily married father with a great life ahead of him and big plans for the future. He is also one of the top military men guiding Project Otherside, which involves colliding protons in an attempt to breach the membrane that separates the dimensions. This sounds plenty dangerous enough as is, but throw in an attempt to rush ahead of the Soviets with this technology and some possible Cold War skullduggery under the surface, and you have all the ingredients needed for a grade A disaster.

Of course, the Project goes hideously wrong, and the results for Tim Zanetti are far from pretty. In 2005, Tim comes out of a coma to find himself something far from human. In the first two issues of the series, it is hinted that Tim now has an amazing amount of power but it comes at a very high price. He can't be touched (Really, touching him makes icky things happen to you!), he glows in the dark, and his brain is being rewritten, making him something very different from the man he once was. The Army still seems to have some sneaky plans for Tim, which also seem destined for disaster.

Breach is written by Bob Harras, with pencils by Marcos Martin. Harras has loads of super-hero experience, and it shows in this title. All the ingredients are in place for a great series filled with conspiracies and angst galore. Breach also seems set to become an important new player in the DC Universe. Martin's pencils are simple, but effective. His work here is very reminiscent of Mike Allred, with a little less of the retro flavor.

Check out Breach now, while the first two issues are on the rack and guaranteed as Four Color Fantasies' Book(s) of the Week! Just remember, please, do NOT attempt to open dimensional gateways in your own home. The folks who tried it in Breach were professionals, and look what happened to them.