Middlewest #4

Young and company beautifully broaden the world of Middlewest this issue. The journey of Able and Fox and Bobby and Wrench looks like its starting to develop into something truly unique in an issue that feels viscerally powerful amidst the lights, popcorn and barkers of a carnival. Read Full Review

Overall, I thought that this was an engaging and fun issue of Middlewest. New characters bring new developments, and Abel finds himself in a rather interesting situation by the end of this chapter. Read Full Review

Jorge Corona's art is stylish and beautiful. There are some truly amazing visual moments in this issue with brilliantly detailed art. The chase sequence is beautifully rendered from panel to panel. Read Full Review

Step right up! Middlewest #4 is a whimsical, nostalgic experience not to be missed. Skottie Young and Jorge Corona bring the Hurst Family Amazing Amusements to life, with panels of detailed images. Read Full Review

With a bright splash of Jorge Corona's energetic artwork, the fourth issue of writer Skottie Young's alternate world fable complete envelops us in a carnival spectacular. Read Full Review

The conclusion of this issue left me anxious for more, which is always a good sign. It isn't exactly a cliffhanger"but it also is, in many ways. It reminded me of how the first issue concluded, actually. So I guess in a way we're already starting to come full circle, just not in a way that Abel expected. Read Full Review

This title has been amazing throughout, and this issue keeps up with the momentum that that last three issues have gained. Read Full Review

Middlewest #4 is still a great coming-of-age story. Every location, character, and interaction brings a sense of wonder. Be sure to pick this one up on Wednesday. Read Full Review

This is my favorite issue of Middlewest yet, and it's the first that doesn't try to sell the reader on how strange everything is. Read Full Review

Avanvolk

Jan 13, 2026

Not much happened, but the banter between Abel and the fox was fun.

Deadlybeavis

Feb 23, 2019

Art is really cool, but I'm not all that crazy about the writing or story, it's just, meh...