V-Wars #5 Review

The War is at a cease fire but it doesn’t mean that things are going to end. Read on to find out more.

The Crimson Queen makes her first appearance and brings with her one of the most disturbing truths about the Vampire Wars: you can’t tell who is infected. The enemy might be right next to you. This is a war that will be fought everywhere- within the government, within communities, within families. And, no matter how it ends, The World. Is. Going. To. Bleed.

Jonathan Maberry has really outdone himself with this issue of V-Wars. I will honestly say that I have never had to turn the page so quickly for a comic because of the excitement that I felt, until this issue of V-Wars. It is just amazing. Maberry does a lot for a comic without it being overly crowded or overly action packed. The issue is literally a conversation between two parties, but it is so thrilling  and exciting that you can’t stop until you get to the end, then you will be wanting the next issue. You learn a lot about the character of Luther and his past to the vampire world. It is tragic and interesting without it pandering too much. His story is just amazing. However, the highlight of the issue is The Crimson Qeen, whose demeanor and collective cool, will not only seduce you but make you so enthralled you will want more of her. Mayberry has a style of writing that works for a story of this caliber and I can’t get enough.  The biggest reveal is at the end, which is very cool and, if you have been following this series, will make you jump for joy.

Alan Robinson and Ryan Brown do a great job with color and drawing. Like I previously stated, there isn’t a lot of action but the way that dialogue is portrayed and colored, you will think you are in an action film. It works and you have to see it.

V-War #5 is exciting and unexpected in all the right ways.