Delph seeks to find the truth that lies beyond the walls after the loss of his brother, Ep. Will Delph be able to evade his own security and the assassins that aim to maim him? Or will he end up like his brother Ep?
It’s a gripping journey seeing Delph attempting to seek the truth about his own origins beyond the Seven Son’s myth that he has long been associated with. That, and trying to evade his own people aside from all the assassins/ religious extremists that aim to kill him due to his mere existence. Underneath all of the fantastical elements, and sci-fi elements is a story of self-discovery and the power of propaganda, which continues to be a compelling read that continues to lure me in. Windom and Mao do a good job at showcasing Delph’s conflicting circumstances as he tries to see beyond the veil, while also struggling with his conditioning and what is expected of him from various cultures and walks of life.
Jae Lee’s art has been consistently a privilege to see with each issue and this issue is no different. It’s rich with mystery, oozing gothic darkness, all the while maintaining a tightrope of serene beauty and darkness, which is also due to the fantastic color work of June Chung. Crank does a great job at placing the lettering where they appropriately lie, to compliment and weave the art and writing together in balanced fashion. This continues to be a thrilling book that leaves readers with more mystery and intrigue as things begin to wind even closer to clarity. It’s worth checking out and adding to your pull list for new comic book day.
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