X-O Manowar #45

With a strong (if unsettling) story by Robert Vendetti and powerful artwork by Robert Gill, this story of alien intrigue and power struggles continues to be compelling. Read Full Review

X-O Manowar #45 gave us escalation as you would not have expected. When they say the X-O Manowar's world will never be the same by the end of this run, they were not messing around or teasing. Read Full Review

As this series heads towards its finale in X-O Manowar #50 later this year, Venditti is proving that he has more than one ace up his sleeve and an extra story to tell. This story is entertaining and engaging, and a solid read. Read Full Review

This is an enjoyable read that sets up for the war in the next arc of the X-O Manowar series. By the end of this issue, our heroes find themselves face to face with dangerous enemies as the Vine and Earth look to go to war. Read Full Review

In conclusion: not the bestX-O Manowar issue but when it comes to being a part of a whole, this may be the fulcrum the story hinges on. Read Full Review

X-O Manowar #45 is fairly disappointing, but it also comes with hope that the arc will be going in a different direction soon. What it lacks in fun action it makes up for in stellar dialogue and decent pacing. Read Full Review

Gizmo

May 20, 2016

Lousy Trill! Just when you think you're out of the woods and peace is possible, he has to ruin everything! This is good though, you know it's good writing if it gets a rise like that out of the me.