The Wake #8

With three of the most talented creators in the business working at their near-best on this book, it's a no brainer that this is consistently one of the best books out. The Wake is both traceable to its influential elements, as well as enough of an original piece to simultaneously feel familiar and surprise with each issue. Whether you're reading along monthly, or waiting for the final trade, this is a story not to be missed. Read Full Review

Once again, The Wake strikes that balance of sci-fi, supernatural and thriller genres that will no doubt keep readers coming back for more. Read Full Review

Its no understatement that THE WAKE has left a permanent mark on the comic horror genre. The internet practically groans under the weight of the accolades its collected, and for good reason. With the only missteps in this series attributed to publishing (putting out a maxi-issue of the first half instead of a tpb or just waiting seemed unnecessary) expect it to be on countless top ten lists at years end. Read Full Review

The only negative that can be said about The Wake #8 is that it has its fair share of head-scratching moments. In particular, the conclusion moves a little too rapidly, leaving the reader wondering exactly how things occurred. Whether it requires a re-read or a simple acceptance that anything is possible, the minor hiccups that The Wake #8 faced can be easily solved. This was just one more outstanding chapter in what has become a magnificent series. Read Full Review

With another excellent issue under their belt, Snyder and Murphy's "The Wake" continues to skirt that fine line between the magnificently epic and undeniably intimate with ease. The only regret is that it's not an ongoing series, and that the end will come far too soon. Read Full Review

Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth continue to prove that no better duo could have come together to tell this story alongside Snyder. Murphy's inks continue to define Snyder's world with his trademark style while Hollingsworth watercolor look tie things up with an impossibly perfect bow. Read Full Review

Once you resign yourself to the fact that you'll never get as much out of The Wake as you want, you'll see what it does give you is more than what many other titles with longer runs do. Read Full Review

This is issue eight folks, there is absolutely no reason why anyone should stop reading this book. It's a wonderful genre comic. Read Full Review

This is an issue for the long game. It’s not entirely satisfying by itself, but it will hopefully be necessary to wrap up the series. Read Full Review

When The Wake comes to an end, I fully expect the ten issue series to be a highly recommended trade collection, with universally great reviews. I can't let issue 8 slide, though. This is a frustratingly secretive issue that creates more problems for The Wake's conclusion than it does build anticipation. Snyder, Murphy and colorist Matt Hollingsworth are far too good a comics team to create anything near a bad issue, but by The Wake's high standards this is disappointing. Here's to hoping it's only the calm before the storm. Read Full Review

JBL Reviews

May 11, 2014

Great series. I wish it was ongoing.

Deckard

May 07, 2014

Unfortunately, this series, like Trilium, has fizzled a bit. Since it was one of the best books going early on, that still means it's a good read, but the story hasn't been as strong in the last two issues. The art is still great and the world is exciting, but I don't feel connected to any of the characters other than Leeward. I'm hoping that this is more of a building issue that leads us into a great finale, but I've lowered my expectations going forward.

Synthozoid

May 10, 2014

Moves the plot along but not as exciting as usual.

Gizmo

May 10, 2014

It feels like there is a page missing at the end, and maybe that is intentional but it was a bit jarring. A rare misstep in this great series. The art is great as usual, Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth excel at rendering large craft, but Leeward's face is drawn a bit wonky a couple times. I hope Murphy isn't getting rushed as we approach the end, I'd rather be patient and give him the time he needs.