Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5

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• 10

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Jan 14, 2026

  Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 gives a major final push going into the finale of the series. The table is set well, and the stakes are raised all the way up headed into the last issue. All that is left is to see how this will play out and finish the story. This series has been fantastic and I'm sure the finale will be a huge payoff. The countdown is on to the finish and I for one couldn't be closer to the edge of my seat. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  AIPT - David Brooke

  Jan 13, 2026

  The penultimate chapter of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring is Patrick Horvath at the height of his powers, delivering an issue that thrives on nerve-shredding suspense and pitch-perfect pacing. By lulling readers into a false sense of calm before unleashing chaos, Horvath reminds us that this series isn't just about shocking violenceit's about how secrets rot small towns from the inside out. As Samantha's control begins to crack and the walls close in, the story reaches an emotional and thematic intensity that makes this one of the strongest chapters yet. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  KPB Comics - Stan West

  Jan 17, 2026

  Samantha Strong's cruelty has finally been exposed, and her response is what makes her one of horror's great villains. Her madness has increased throughout this series, and she's pushed past her limits here. No one is safe. The last issue arrives in March, and the wait is going to be agonizing. February's going to feel like the longest month of the year. Read Full Review