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carroq's review
4.0
Volume 5 feels like the perfect follow up to volume 4. After all the bad stuff that the Renegades have been going through, they take some time to lay low until a potential ally leaks a bunch of data on Project Rising Spirit and sets his sights on Harada. The introduction of Ax, a computer hacker, into the story felt well placed. He adds some perspective that these kids have been lacking. I like the interplay between the Renegades and the Harbinger Foundation.
The story steps back from the big events at times to showcase the characters as people. Characterization is something that Dysart has been great at with this series so far. When the titular event happens, it feels right for the character. And the others react to it in normal ways. The visual aspect of the book plays that up wonderfully as well. The art might just be my favorite part of this book. The events that happen allow for some nice visual moments that add to the strong characterization.
The story steps back from the big events at times to showcase the characters as people. Characterization is something that Dysart has been great at with this series so far. When the titular event happens, it feels right for the character. And the others react to it in normal ways. The visual aspect of the book plays that up wonderfully as well. The art might just be my favorite part of this book. The events that happen allow for some nice visual moments that add to the strong characterization.
tmaluck's review
4.0
If I call this book a "bummer" it's intended as a compliment, as seeing these characters' personal and group journeys come to a close made me miss them the moment I saw "The End." If Valiant's policy of "permanent consequences, no reboots" is true, then I will enjoy hanging on to this era of Harbinger and look forward to the stories that come next (as opposed to waiting for the deceased to come back to life or pop over from an alternate universe/timeline).
anna_hepworth's review
4.0
This volume brings to a conclusion the story arc of Peter Stanchek v. Toyo Harada. In the process, the Renegades group is destroyed, and all of them go their own ways.
This is beautifully plotted, with wheels within wheels, and frequent surprises that sometimes make it unclear which characters are to be trusted with the lives of their friends and group members.
This is beautifully plotted, with wheels within wheels, and frequent surprises that sometimes make it unclear which characters are to be trusted with the lives of their friends and group members.
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