Shadowman #4

Bunn wraps up this first story arc with a drug-fueled trip (ahem) into a higher state of Loa consciousness. We learn the consequences of all our negative actions and the world of Shadowman will never be the same again. Read Full Review

Shadowman is simply amazing in every way. There's not much else to be said. Read Full Review

If youre interested in this comic, series, related trades, or any of the others mentioned, simply click on the title/link to snag a copy through Amazon.STORYShadowman #4 written by Cullen Bunn with art by Jon Davis-Hunt features Shadowman (Jack Boniface) as he continues to deal with creatures seeping into his world from the Deadside, as the barrier between the two worlds continues to crumble. In this issue, Shadowman comes face to face with a being who kills people through spontaneous drug overdoses. In the end, Jack learns from his Shadow Loa that he needs to take a different approach in dealing with this situation, which has escalated into a war of worlds. Read Full Review

Shadowman #4 gets an intense look at what the title character faces through some spreads. It encourages looking back on previous issues so that readers can steel themselves for this issue's content. Read Full Review

SHADOWMAN #4 continues the monster-of-the-month motif with enough artistic flair and writing creativity to keep readers invested for the next issue. The threat level feels mildly rushed but its made up for by dropping pieces to the larger puzzle of Deadsides master plan. Read Full Review

This helps to retroactively contextualize the horrors that came before this chapter, while also priming the reader for some truly exciting encounters, all while witnessing Shadowman's attempts to do what's right in the face of seemingly insurmountable and malevolent odds. Read Full Review

'Shadowman' #4 brings Shadowman to a stark realization as he continues to be the stopgap against the Deadside from entering our world. It is an intoxicatingly eerie chapter with some of the best art you'll see this week or any week in comics.  Read Full Review

I think that one key element has been that we see a lot with this series how normal folks have reacted or been treated by the Deadside beings and it really helps ratchet up the threats that Shadowman faces. And Shadowman, while being a hero, isnt quite a superhero with this take. I hope when the book returns, its with this same creative team. They have done no wrongs on Shadowman and honestly, you can argue its the best weve gotten with the character in many years. Lets hope that the publishing break isnt a big one because whether its the entire four issues or just this fourth one, these stories are setting up something and should not be forgotten about. Read Full Review