5.0
fast-paced

Mako is the least interesting character ever, but somehow Kiku Hughes (of the amazing Displacement graphic novel) managed to make him a real boy. This story really added to the lore of the Avatar world in a way that felt so natural and I hope is expanded on in the future. It was especially great to read after Ashes of the Academy and juxtapose the Fire Nation right when it's re-building versus when the world is so different. I love Mako and Bolin's brotherly energy in the comic and learning more about their family was spectacular (especially that twist!). I really enjoyed this comic and I hope Kiku is included in more Avatar projects!