Strange Academy #5

So to sum it up, I really enjoyed Strange Academy #5. It has lots of heart and adventure as the kids set out to find their missing peers. I look forward to seeing if they are able to succeed in their endeavor. Read Full Review

Humberto Ramos perfectly captures the pace, energy and style of the story with the art. The tone of the imagery is perfect and there are some great character moments as well as great backgrounds and panel progression Read Full Review

We are nearing the end of the first volume of this story and I'm already willing to check out with no regrets, Skottie Young has sprinkled some bread crumbs for our characters to follow in regards to the administration of the Academy which I would love to explore, but Skottie Young just doesn't seem to like the Strange Academy that he created. Read Full Review

Fairly easy to pick up even if you have not been following the story but not an essential purchase. Read Full Review

All in all, the plot's progressed significantly, it's just spread too thin amongst our dozen protagonists as the title powers forward. Read Full Review

dmpalamar1

Nov 11, 2020

YAY!! I finally digested Issue #5 and I am always amazed what FUN this saga is! Best issue yet. For action it is very exciting how they have been building to the big battle sequence expected in Issue #6 next month (12/9/20). SPOILER ALERT!! Read more at your own peril! After the way Miss Hazel treated Emily Bright and Doyle Dormammu back in Issue #3, I almost believe she is getting what she deserves with a piece of Doyle trapped within her. Perhaps this will save Doyle later? I already posted covers for issues #6 and #7 so we do have what many review critics claimed was no "overarching story." Doctor Voodoo did promise assistance for Ms. Hazel so hopefully her visions will be sorted soon. The argument between Dr. Strange and Doctor Voodoo was most revealing. Is Dr. Strange recruiting "a secret army," for an as yet unrevealed purpose? Will Jericho Voodoo aid or oppose Dr. Strange with his plans? Or am I jumping to convulsions? Loved getting more of German's backstory. I have heard of Nahual's in Mexican myth before but never so detailed or visualized. Since I am a hopeless romantic, I think German and Zoe Laveau (Yes - I spelled it right for once) would be an interesting couple and it is nice to see Doyle and Emily connecting. "We're off to see the Wizard," into the swamp to rescue Calvin. Sending Gus back for help was a brilliant idea as his giant strides could get him back the fastest. Am ALL set for issue #6 and I just only read #5 once. Yup. Am hooked. HELP! LOL! more

Jawsh

Mar 08, 2022

The kid's first battle and of course, it's more difficult than they thought.

Avanvolk

Feb 18, 2024

This was a slightly weaker issue, but still fun. Not bad by any means.

Lucas

Aug 08, 2023

Art is amazing as always.

CrazyforRAMU

Mar 12, 2021

The other students realize Calvin is missing. According to the laws of "adventure school" stories, they shout down the option of going to the teachers and instead launch their own rescue mission -- which, of course, rapidly runs into trouble. I still like these kids, but this plotline is simplistic and the storytelling is getting less impressive. The art's good, but not as great as it started off. Some of the dialogue is clumsy and the Strange-Voodoo conversation is out-and-out bad. I hope this is just a transitory blip!

Sriley57

Nov 20, 2020

I'm trying, and I can't seem to be able to get myself to care about any of these characters.

Psycamorean

Nov 13, 2020

I was not a fan of this issue. It felt poorly paced, and I was not very engaged.

Spacey Medicine

Nov 15, 2020

Oh no, not... Calvin? So glad that we’re finally addressing all that tension between... Emily and... Doyle?? Genuinely who are these people ugh.