In only five issues, it feels like a whole world has happened, and it's been decades since the New Gods were explored in a story that feels like it captures the scope of the world that Jack Kirby created. Read Full Review

A simple question spawns a tragic loss for New Genesis. Ram V. puts deeper elements into the wartime battle with the writing. MacLeans throwback pages add more momentum for Cagle and companies present day images. With all signs leading to Earth, the New Gods shouldnt expect a warm welcome anytime soon. Read Full Review

Overall, The New Gods #5 is a powerful and engrossing chapter in Ram V's epic. It masterfully balances intimate character moments with universe-altering stakes, setting the stage for a potentially cataclysmic confrontation on Earth. This series continues to be a must-read for fans of cosmic storytelling and the enduring legacy of Kirby's creations. Read Full Review

The New Gods #5 gives readers who've been more than patient with this series a glimmer of hope that the story is coming together. Ram V's space opera has a few moments of dramatic impact, and Evan Cagle's artwork is fantastic. That said, Ram V's connective tissue within and between issues is woefully inadequate, and guest artist Andrew MacLean's style in the prologue is off-putting. Read Full Review

this was honestly the best issue of the series. But I'm a bit biased because Superman arrived.