The greatest mini-series of all time concludes. Does it go out with the same level of Gothic awesomeness?

Here’s the official description from IDW:

The twisted conclusion! In a future overrun by out-of-control machines and monsters, a handful of human survivors try to fight their way back to a normal life. But what is normal in a world where both monsters and machines need human blood? Find out in this horrific new series by 30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles and menton3, the demented artist behind Monocyte!

Transfusion has been nothing short of fantastic. Vampires vs. Robots is a simplistic concept in theory, but this story has utilized it in a whole different way. The robots are some of the most unique and creepy things I’ve ever seen. The vampires are given pretty interesting character, especially William. The schedule for this series is quite awful to say the least, the previous issue came out three months ago. To briefly recap, William ran into two surviving humans whom happen to be the last of their kind. The plan? Work together to destroy the robot menace. This issue exemplifies why the story needed at least another issue, the conflict is finished rather too quickly. But, it’s still a great comic.

Steve Niles could write some compelling characters. The ‘deal’ between the humans and vampires was pretty well done. Sadly he seems to squeeze in some revelations about the robots in the final few pages, it comes out rather rushed. Still, the narration by William carries the comic. The final battle is pretty good, if not a little contained. I like the idea of a huge robot, but the battle itself could have been a little better. Let’s not bash the comic though, because there’s plenty of great stuff. From the dialogue of the humans and vampires working together to infiltrating the base, it’s fantastic.

Menton3’s art is once again a highlight. This is just screaming for an animated adaption. The landscapes are so barren, it really gives the impression everything in the world has died. I do have to question the use of black and white later in the comic, it wasn’t that great and lessens the impact of the final battle. Covers are once again gritty and fully make the title look unique among all the other comics on the stands.

Overall, while not the stellar conclusion I was expecting, Transfusion still ends on a high note. Characters are fun to read as always and it ends openly. I’d love to see another mini-series set in the same universe. Transfusion is one of the best mini-series out there, check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

4/5

My name is Daniel (@Destroyer_199), the main guy for comic reviews here at Unleash the Fanboy. I was born in 1995 in the Big Apple, spent my formative years in Staten Island, and currently reside in the awesome state that is New Jersey.