Mike Romeo Comic Reviews

Heartbreak and devastation at every turn as Arcudi, Campell and company barrel towards the apocalypse. In the best possible way.

This issue gets an enthusiastic recommendation from me. I'm hyped to see how the series shakes out!

An immensely powerful story that utilizes the full potential of the medium. In less than two dozen pages, Hine and Kane leveraged symbol and metaphor in order to poignantly make a point about the folly of homogeny. What would appear to be cartoons and silly at first blush, quickly uncoils a rich narrative that is simply not to be missed.

There were points in this issue where I could hardly stand the tension. The art reenforces the narrative beautifully, creating a dramatic reading experience that could only be crafted by a true master.

While the art feels new, the story feels dated and underdeveloped.

Final Verdict: 8 – Sakai's cartooning is as excellent as ever, as is his sense of storytelling. While the issue's main story ends on a decidedly bleak note, Sakai (along with his daughter Julie) leave us witha “Chibi Usagi” back-up strip to act as an after dinner mint. This issue is perfect for both first and long time readers.

A solid ending to this miniseries with great promise for future stories.