The end has come, but is there life for this icon beyond a mini-series?  Read on to find out.

The official description from Image:

CONCLUSION!

A few short months ago, Mara Prince had the world in the palm of her hand. Now the world has so completely rejected her she has no place left to go. Or does she? The dramatic conclusion to MARA is here.

Following the previous outing’s shocking conclusion I honestly had zero notions on how this creative team would bring this odyssey to a fitting conclusion.  From the start I’ve been captivated by what this title represented and as it evolved along with its protagonist it proved the strength of a simple beginning.  The truth of narrative control was successfully maintained even as we reach these final pages.

Brian Wood takes his property toward a fitting finish. Instead of wasting time explaining things, the author sees fit to offer a script that focuses in on the core journey of our heroine.  Looking down from the moon this product of her era stands steadfast with the ability to obliterate a world that has angered her or come to the conclusion that it’s time to simply: let the rage go.  Like the rest of the volume it’s a personal yarn, which happens to star a superhuman, and I’ve never experienced one that felt so genuine.  It’s a credit to this literary master that I closed the book feeling like I learned from it.

Taking pencil to page Ming Doyle delivers what needs to be a stellar performance, as every line and curve highlights the core mechanics of this version of the future.  It’s truly a simplistic design that makes the story feel both natural and fresh.  It’s also important to note the impressive colors by Jordie Bellaire, that simply make the steady renditions pulsate with life.  In short: there was never a point where I felt underwhelmed or disappointed.

Mara #6 is truly an amazing comic because what this team crafts is nothing short of a crescendo which exemplifies the best of humanity despite our dark deeds.  Highly recommended.

5/5