Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 Controllers
Review Source:Sea Lion Books for Honest Review
Reviewer: Me



Robert Maudsley, a fifteen year old kid, who is anything but ordinary. He’s hungry. And not just for food mind you, but also power. One of the scariest Vitro’s because of his lack of compassion, morals, or any other virtue that might make him human, he has the ability to manipulate/persuade people to do anything he desires. All he needs is a way in. And through his words he will trap his unsuspecting victim, molding them for his own purpose and experiments. He’s dangerous, calculating, and downright crazy. And I LOVE him!



When I reviewed Pariah Issues #1 and #2, I found those stories to be more colorful and humorous. But Issue #3 was not the least bit funny. In fact, it’s so dark and disturbing it’s like swallowing a jagged little pill (haha did you catch that Alanis Morissette reference?). While the main characters from the previous installments seemed to be relatively good people who only used their powers when necessary, Maudsley on the other hand is definitely a bad, bad character. Fueled by his curiosity and a nonchalant attitude, Maudsley uses ordinary humans for “experiments” which mainly consists of violence. He’s wanted by the police, so what. Not even the threat of jail or worse will stop him. That is until his next target turns out to be a Vitro, and his plans seem to be even more disturbing than Maudsley’s. But what is our main character to do when he is offered a job that may be too good to refuse?



Overall, Pariah #3 is by far my favorite. I love it when an author can switch up the tone and mood of a story in a series and make us see it in a different light.The graphics are still wonderfully illustrated and infused with lots of browns and yellows to give readers an ominous feeling. And when any story focuses on the simple phrase “I am hungry”, you know it’s going to be good! ( )

Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 Controllers
Review Source:Sea Lion Books for Honest Review
Reviewer: Me

Robert Maudsley, a fifteen year old kid, who is anything but ordinary. He’s hungry. And not just for food mind you, but also power. One of the scariest Vitro’s because of his lack of compassion, morals, or any other virtue that might make him human, he has the ability to manipulate/persuade people to do anything he desires. All he needs is a way in. And through his words he will trap his unsuspecting victim, molding them for his own purpose and experiments. He’s dangerous, calculating, and downright crazy. And I LOVE him!

When I reviewed Pariah Issues #1 and #2, I found those stories to be more colorful and humorous. But Issue #3 was not the least bit funny. In fact, it’s so dark and disturbing it’s like swallowing a jagged little pill (haha did you catch that Alanis Morissette reference?). While the main characters from the previous installments seemed to be relatively good people who only used their powers when necessary, Maudsley on the other hand is definitely a bad, bad character. Fueled by his curiosity and a nonchalant attitude, Maudsley uses ordinary humans for “experiments” which mainly consists of violence. He’s wanted by the police, so what. Not even the threat of jail or worse will stop him. That is until his next target turns out to be a Vitro, and his plans seem to be even more disturbing than Maudsley’s. But what is our main character to do when he is offered a job that may be too good to refuse?

Overall, Pariah #3 is by far my favorite. I love it when an author can switch up the tone and mood of a story in a series and make us see it in a different light.The graphics are still wonderfully illustrated and infused with lots of browns and yellows to give readers an ominous feeling. And when any story focuses on the simple phrase “I am hungry”, you know it’s going to be good! ( )

This issue revolves around Robert Maudsley. He is a very, very smart 15 year old. He knows what he is doing but doesn't care. Conniving and very dangerous. This was definitely an interesting part of the story.

The story begins in 2023, two years before The Marinus Incident and we are introduced to Robert Maudsley. This guy and what he can do is kinda scary, but I very much enjoyed his story. I loved the coloring in this one, it really sets the tone. So far I'm loving this comic. Each issue brings a new story of a different teenager. Looking forward to reading more. ( )

Aron Warner is the Academy Award®-winning producer of the animated blockbuster “Shrek” series. Mr. Warner joined PDI/Dreamworks in 1997 working as the producer on the animated film, Antz. He is currently in partnership with director Andrew Adamson in Strange Weather where they and partner Jeff Fierson are developing a slate of live action and animated feature films and television shows. He, producing alongside James Cameron, just wrapped the Untitled Cirque Du Soleil 3-D project, which was written and directed by Adamson. Pariah is his first graphic novel series...
Robert Maudsley knows what makes us tick. He knows what people want, need, hate and love. He can use that knowledge to get us to do whatever he wants, no matter how dangerous, immoral or repugnant that might be. Maudsley has no moral compass. He has no compassion. But he's very curious about how far he can push people and what he can get away with. Maudsley wants to rule the world... to control us all. Maudsley is 15 years old.
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I have to say that I like this one more among the 3 that I have read in Aron Warner's Pariah series. Pariah Issue #3 follows the same format as issue #2. It doesn't follow up on what occurred with Brent Marks or Lila Ellerman but presents a new Vitro character, Robert Maudsley.
Like the rest of the Vitros, Robert Maudsley, has an intellect that surpasses human intelligence. However, he takes it to a whole other level and explores human emotions and their way of thinking. He uses his intellect to puppeteer his victims into different violent scenarios, pitting them with each other and pushing them to their extent. Some resulting into fatalities that doesn't bother him one bit. The driving force for his actions is just to know WHY. The curiosity of what WILL happen. The question of what will ensue if he molds the city into destroying itself. Curiosity alone is in itself the cause for his unethical doings.

I like the story a lot because it explores a bit into the human psyche of a sociopath. Robert has no feelings at all for the consequences he brings, and that brings a suspense factor into the story. It grabs you into wanting to read on in what will he do next, and how farther he will go. And even better because now he wants a challenge. He wants to test the limits of Vitros instead of humans.
His manipulative and devious character makes him a compelling character to forward to.
This time around I really enjoyed the flow of the story and the different scenes that perfectly meld together. I am eager to read its following, Aron Warner's Pariah Issue #4.

Thank you Sea Lion Books for this riveting issue!! Robert Maudsley is a very creepy and chilling character! ( )