Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Review

    Savage Dragon #232 Review

    Matthew PetersonBy Matthew PetersonMarch 9, 2018Updated:March 9, 20183 Mins Read

    Malcolm Dragon has barely recovered from last issue, but now it’s time to face…  The Wraith!  And when they say ‘For Mature Audiences’, they are NOT kidding, folks…  Your Major Spoilers review of Savage Dragon #232 awaits!

    SAVAGE DRAGON #232

    Writer: Erik Larsen
    Artist: Erik Larsen
    Colorist: Nikos Koutsis
    Letterer: Ferran Delgado
    Editor: Gavin Higginbotham
    Publisher: Image Comics Comics
    Cover Price: $3.99

    Previously in Savage Dragon: “Enter: the Wraith!  He can walk through walls! Nothing can hold him!  Nothing can stop him!  And only one man dares to try: Malcolm Dragon!”

    AN INFORMATIVE TOUR OF TORONTO’S ISLANDS

    After his beatdown at the hands of living love-dolls last issue (Yes, really), Malcolm Dragon awakens face-down in the surf, washed up on Centre Island, one of the Toronto Islands in the middle of Lake Ontario.  While Maxine and the kids worry at home, Malcolm gets a quick geography lesson about the makeup and major features of said islands, which is not only entertaining, but amusing as well.  (Also amusing, his line: “Malcolm…  SAVAGE Dragon was my father.”  Heh.)  In Dimension X, Jennifer, Angel and Alex finally find something to cover up with, thanks to Malcolm’s dimension double, Michael, who explains to them how Rapture took over her horde of cannibals and rapists and a little bit about the nature of multiple worlds.  Things get weird when The Wraith arrives to menace Toronto (his end is GRUESOME, you guys), and Maxine discovers something shocking (pun not intended, but kind of unavoidable) about her current pregnancy…

    TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE CONSECUTIVE ISSUES

    If you read Savage Dragon, you may know what you’re in for with this issue, but there are at least a couple of surprising moments to be had.  Wraith’s motivation is to avenge his late sister, who killed herself after being abused by their coach, as was Wraith himself.  When Malcolm offers to help, Wraith rages about how he’s an American, and the current occupant of the White House is proof enough for him of how Americans treat sexual assault.  There’s no actual nudity in this issue, but there is some sexual content in Casa Dragon and a little innuendo in Dimension X, but there is the usual bone-cracking action sequences and another terrible death.  Moreover, Dart has escaped from prison, she has a baby that looks like Dragon, and she may be on her way to avenge herself on the Dragon family.  Larsen’s Kirby-influences are in full swing this issue, especially in faces and body structures, with this month’s art feeling more…  finished, I suppose is the word, than the last couple of months’ drawing have.

    BOTTOM LINE: A FUN COMIC BOOK SOAP OPERA

    In short, it’s a relatively uneventful day in the life of Malcolm Dragon, which is to say that a lot of things happen, and some of them are probably going to be terrible, and it’s all page-turning fun.  Savage Dragon #232 is definitely for adults only, but it’s well-written, it’s well-drawn and if you’re turned off by the politics, the sexual content or the violence, I want you to know that this is not the comic book for you, earning as it does 3.5 out of 5 stars overall.  As someone who has been reading this book off and on since the dawn of the Image Comics revolution, this is as consistently good a run as we’ve seen in years…

    [taq_review]

    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    Erik Larsen Image Comics Review Savage Dragon
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleMajor Spoilers Question of the Day: To Hair Or Not To Hair Edition
    Next Article Finally Friday for March 9, 2018 – Extreme Netflix
    Matthew Peterson
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Once upon a time, there was a young nerd from the Midwest, who loved Matter-Eater Lad and the McKenzie Brothers... If pop culture were a maze, Matthew would be the Minotaur at its center. Were it a mall, he'd be the Food Court. Were it a parking lot, he’d be the distant Cart Corral where the weird kids gather to smoke, but that’s not important right now... Matthew enjoys body surfing (so long as the bodies are fresh), writing in the third person, and dark-eyed women. Amongst his weaponry are such diverse elements as: Fear! Surprise! Ruthless efficiency! An almost fanatical devotion to pop culture! And a nice red uniform.

    Related Posts

    FIRST LOOK: Blood and Thunder #2

    Read More

    Geek History Lesson – Will Mission Impossible the Final Reckoning be the Final Installment? with DJ Wooldridge

    Read More

    Munchkin Land #722: 7 Wonders Dice

    Read More

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    AMAZON AFFILIATE

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    6.7
    May 13, 2025

    Absolute Green Lantern #2 Review

    8.0
    May 11, 2025

    Storm #8 Review

    6.3
    May 11, 2025

    Retro Review: Daredevil #131 (March 1976)

    6.0
    May 9, 2025

    Blood and Thunder #1 Review

    7.0
    May 8, 2025

    Captain Planet #1 Review

    Patreon Support
    Major Spoilers Store
    Recent Comments
    • Luis Dantas on Storm #8 Review
    • Michael Kenchington on PREVIEW: Giant-Size Wacky Races #1
    • derrigable on COMICS PORTAL: To (Almost) Everything, There Is a Season!
    • wiley on COMICS PORTAL: ‘Mouse Guard’ Is Back!
    • Elfo_oscuro on So You Want To Read Comics: Alternate History Edition
    Subscribe to the Major Spoilers E-Mail List
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2025 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    SAVE & ACCEPT