THE HARBINGER #6 by COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING, & ROBBI RODRIGUEZ (Valiant Entertainment)

Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog o the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re catching up with the ever changing world of Peter Stanchek. That’s right! It’s time to check out the latest from Valiant Entertainment! THE HARBINGER #6 by COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING, ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, RICO RENZI & HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU has been consistently one of the best comics at the LCS each issue! The stakes are getting high going into this next arc as a fan favorite makes her return here as well. Let’s check this issue out, shall we?

THE HARBINGER #6 -On sale MARCH 30th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
Written by COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING
**Art by** ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
**Colors by** RICO RENZI
**Letters by** HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU
**Cover A by** ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
**Cover B by** MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
**Pre-order Cover by** CASEY PARSONS
Credit: Valiant Entertainment

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Peter’s “old friend” Faith made a big return at the last issue. From the start, readers get to see their quick catch-up since the whole world is looking for Stanchek since he returned on the scene. After following Stanchek back to Psiot City, Faith sees first hand of what our hero is doing. There’s a bit of a “celebrity” vibe when Faith arrives and it gives the issue a nice break from the storyline. Readers do she decide to help him. It’s a much needed help but is it too late?

The strongest point of this issue when Young Ago is talking to a recovering Baxter about the events of last issue. Where the Harbinger represents hope, readers now see his impact on the team he’s been setting up here. However, when the Renegade shows up, all bets are off about what is going to be the inevitable showdown. he stakes are now raised yet again! Readers also see another glimpse of the Harbinger’s next threat (if he should survive the latest mission) or is that battle already done. Shocking final page!

Kelly & Lanzing work their magic yet again. the back and forth with Faith & Harbinger is a great conversation esp. with their history. Faith being ever the optimist balances off Stanchek great. The Young Ago/Baxter talk also delivered on some great character moments. Readers can start seeing the effect the Harbinger is having on those around him. Readers also have to be excited about the dramatic entrance of te Renegade here as well. The moment felt big and really picked up the pace of the story. No spoilers but….WOW….that final page!

Rodriguez delivers on the strong work known with this series. The Renegade’s entrance alone was incredible. It made the scene feel that much more impactful. Seeing how he set forth his plans in motion was very well done. The imagery made the moments more intense and with good reason. There’s something about how Rodriguez draws this character that captures reader’s attention and doesn’t let go. There’s only one thing that upstaged it and that was the final page. No spoilers here on that but that’s one way to leave an exclamation point on this issue!

The life & times of Peter Stanchek continues on it’s long strange trip. Harbinger #6 continues to showcase it’s winning formula to make it a must-read each issue. Great storytelling and amazing artwork. What else could you want from your comics? Make sure to pick his issue up from your local comic shop!

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THE HARBINGER #6 (VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT)

Ken M