Bloodshot Reborn #6 has Bloodshot discovering that he’s not the only one hunting the nanites and seeking to possess them. And this individual isn’t doing it for the same reason as Bloodshot, which is to prevent other massacres from occurring due to the nanites infecting others. This individual gets pleasure from killing even hunting and killing stray cats for fun. However, Bloodshot knows what it does to people and that’s what he explains to Magic, the woman he saved from her possessed boyfriend. He tells her that the nanites are originally from him and he has the responsibility to reacquire them all. She asks him why he hasn’t asked her to tell him what was in his file so he could know who he truly was before becoming Bloodshot but he states that he’s not ready to know and the fact that she knows is enough for him for now. But Magic still doesn’t want him to face any of this alone despite not being sure exactly what she could do in the face of this threat. Meanwhile, Agents Festival and Hoyt are fresh out of leads and they both agree that they don’t want to wait for another massacre to occur before they know where to head next. And ever since Hoyt read Festival’s file he feels that he should give her “gift” the benefit of the doubt. Can they work together to ultimately get to the bottom of these events or are they out of their league just like Magic?

Also, Agents Hoyt and Festival made their return and there was even humor involving them this time. I’ve felt that they’ve added a lot to the story as they pursued different leads with Festival’s ability. This issue got right to discussing Festival’s file, and it revealed a lot about both agents and their mentalities. There was even an unexpected outcome but it was all entertaining since the story still progressed slightly. I would have liked to see more of a follow up with the Project Rising Spirit lead but I’m sure that’s coming soon. For now it was good to see them back.

SUMMARY

Bloodshot Reborn #6 is an issue that focuses more on character development than those hunting for more nanites but it’s done in such a good way that I wish this was the type of character development done sooner. Bloodshot makes significant progress with his mental state, and the hunt for nanites takes on an interesting twist. It’s good to see Agents Hoyt and Festival back and I’m looking forward to seeing where their investigation with their lead of just the name Project Rising Spirit goes and if they’ll finally learn Bloodshot isn’t the enemy. All in all it’s a decent start to this story arc.

Release Date:9/16/15

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist: Butch Guice