Whilst it probably won't wow new readers, I'm glad that Ex Machina is continuing to remain accessible whilst it builds on its past stories with relatively self-contained story arcs which also reference the book's history in a way that suggests that Vaughan really has a firm plan in mind for his book. As a mature superhero comic for mature readers, Ex Machina is unparalleled, and even issues like this one - which are relatively middling on the book's own terms - provide enough food for thought and beautiful art that they still stand head and shoulders above the competition. Read Full Review