Dream Police #3by Sheena McNeilReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Publisher
Credits Grade: 9 Detective Joe and his partner Kate get put on a Code Red case, and Joe confides in his partner about the "dreams" he's been having.I am still loving this series! Okay, so I stifled the urge to roll my eyes when Detective Joe and his partner got yet another unusual and rare case, because it helps keep things interesting. I was pleasantly surprised with how insightful this case was into Joe. Code Red means that a Dream Police officer has harmed or compromised the safety of a dreamer, and the punishment is pretty horrible. Joe and Kate are tasked with determining the truth of the situation, and it all looks very bad for the officer in question. Thankfully, Joe won't let it go. He sees the proof, but he doesn't have a reason why the officer would have done this, and that gnaws at him. Especially knowing the punishment he's sentencing this guy to, he wants to be sure, and I appreciate that; it says a lot about Joe's character. It's Kate that notices the detail that leads them to the truth, so it really was a team effort despite her wanting to just go with the facts they had. The near-perfection of the set-up is impressive and adds to the enjoyment and fulfillment upon solving the case. The issue opens with Joe narrating about types of dreams in the Dreamscape. It's a wonderfully fascinating interpretation of where dreams come from as well as how they exist. One of these is examples it explored more later in the issue. I really like that the red head in the bikini that stood out early in this issue was actually meant to stand out! At one point while reading, I had to flip back and confirm that it was the same character, which was a nice touch that helped provide some additional depth to a minor but important character. And I like that we are first introduced to that character in the background rather than a specific dream; it keeps it grounded better into the plot and the character. This character also has some great action scenes at the end; I particularly like the palm heel to the chin. The reflective nature of his natural skin allows for a really neat panel as Joe and Kate close in. Joe's research introduces us to the Black Files, special files on the Dream Police that no one is supposed to access. While we don't a good look just yet, I like that Joe's partner from issue #1 is still trying to be heard. Joe confides in Kate about his "dreams," which is dangerous as she could easily use that against him. However, I like and appreciate the advice she gives him on the matter. As a side note, I love the tie-in with Fashion Week -- the Dreamscape keeps getting weirder and more brilliant! Written: September 20, 2014
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