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A review by aksmith92
Precious Metal #4 by Ian Bertram, Darcy Van Poelgeest
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Setup: In Precious Metal Issue #4, writer Poelgeest and artist Bertram propel the narrative into a climactic confrontation. Max returns from a world beyond his own, finding himself in the heart of a rebel encampment as they race against time to thwart Bishop's mission to "cleanse" New Empire of modified beings.
What I Liked: Honestly, we are finally picking up the pace of this series—it was intense and good storytelling. There was a palpable sense of life and urgency driving the story forward. As always, Bertram's artwork continued to showcase intricate detail and atmospheric depth, effectively immersing readers into the dystopian setting.
What Didn't Hit the Mark: I'm still so confused! The writing is getting better in terms of pacing. However, there are so many questions I feel like being thrown out and never getting answered. I think the story arc for Max was interesting in this one, and the plot is essentially building out. However, there are characters thrown in here that make little sense or are confusing. I'm trying to stay on track, but it doesn't always work.
Regardless, it is a compelling chapter in the series, blending intense narrative progression with stunning visual artistry. It sets the stage for the forthcoming issues, likely leaving readers eager to see how the story unfolds.
**
What I Liked: Honestly, we are finally picking up the pace of this series—it was intense and good storytelling. There was a palpable sense of life and urgency driving the story forward. As always, Bertram's artwork continued to showcase intricate detail and atmospheric depth, effectively immersing readers into the dystopian setting.
What Didn't Hit the Mark: I'm still so confused! The writing is getting better in terms of pacing. However, there are so many questions I feel like being thrown out and never getting answered. I think the story arc for Max was interesting in this one, and the plot is essentially building out. However, there are characters thrown in here that make little sense or are confusing. I'm trying to stay on track, but it doesn't always work.
Regardless, it is a compelling chapter in the series, blending intense narrative progression with stunning visual artistry. It sets the stage for the forthcoming issues, likely leaving readers eager to see how the story unfolds.
**
And yet being somethin' to someone, when you never had that yourself...it's not easy. Like if you get too close to their happiness...you might just break it. So you start thinkin' that the best gift you could really give them...is the gift of absence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment