Harbinger has been a bit of a slow build, but what it has built up to is a superb level of awesomeness. Pete Stanchek finally cuts loose here, and the results are bloody. This is a big issue that seems to be setting the stage for this title's status quo. Lines are being drawn and sides are being chosen. Perhaps unknowingly, Stanchek has started a war and it's not likely to end anytime soon.
Joshua Dysart does a stellar job of giving the showdown in this book plenty of weight. Pete's snap makes sense and the build up has been logical and well structured. Despite the fact that he is clearly outmatched, his all out assault on the foundation is one that makes sense. He's been broken, left with nothing and no one. There is a desperation that has been earned in the storytelling and Dysart deserves full credit for that.
The art in this issue is better than it has been the entire series. Khari Evans (with assists from Matthew Clark and Muniz) delivers big time. By the end of the issue, Pete looks so bloodied and broken that it almost hurts to read. The book just has a raw, visceral look that jumps off the page. There are so many cool moments in this issue, so many incredible panels to gaze at. All in all, Harbinger has become one hell of a kick ass series.
Benjamin is currently writing a play with Joey Epsosito titled "Lord Ruffington and the Mystery of Barktown." It's about a crime solving dog who is also an English gentleman. Follow Benjamin on Twitter @616Earth, or find him on IGN.
Source : ign[dot]com
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