Napalm Lullaby #5

Napalm Lullaby #5 adds context to a world of servitude and control thanks to a Superman-like figure. The heroes were captured last issue, but they've gained an edge that'll make you want the next issue now. Read Full Review

Remender does a pretty good job of taking an alien world of a dark future for humanity and makes it look totally plausible. Thats not an easy thing to do. So often sci-fi authors fumble over any explanation for the darkened state of affairs in their stories in favor of getting down to the rhythm of the action and drama at the center of what theyre bringing to the page. Remender knows what hes doing here and it feels sharp. Furthermore--he knows what Bengal can bring to the page and allows the artist to do beautiful work with little illustrations the render a profound feeling of depth to the world hes creating. Read Full Review

Napalm Lullaby #5 finally offers some much needed backstory and context to the overall story and while interesting, it also feels a little cliche an unwilling messiah controlled by those with dubious goals and plans, our heroes the only people who can save him from torment and thus, the world because of their unique tie to said manipulated messiah. Read Full Review

Jawnyblaze

Jul 22, 2024

I really enjoyed this, providing backstory for all the major characters and bringing into focus the entire story. The art was really good overall, simple but pretty. Almost the entire issue being flashback was slightly tedious, but it didn't really drag it down much (about a half a point I'd say, heh.) I had already been enjoying this book despite the point of everything being pretty muddied, but now that it's much clearer I'm looking forward to the next issue even more.