Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH Podcast! For this edition, we’re continuing to check out a fantasy series by way of Comixology Originals. Cold Iron #3 by Andy Diggle, Nick Brokenshire, Triona Farrell, Simon Bowland and Tom Muller has been an imaginative tale starring Kay Farragher as the reluctant heroine thrown into an orphaned girl’s life and the trouble that seems to be following them. Let’s check out where the mid-way issue of this series takes this pair now, shall we?

Cold Iron #3 - On Sale July 12th
Creative: Andy Diggle, Nick Brokenshire, Triona Farrell, Simon Bowland & Tom Muller
Credit: Comixology Originals

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Kay Farragher’s life has literally been turned upside down since crossing paths with a mysterious girl named Mona. From mythical creatures hunting them to shady businessmen trying to get involved with ulterior moments, their days haven’t been easy. This issue picks up where the pair has ran back to Kay’s grandmother’s cottage for shelter. Granny is providing some wisdom (plus a cool “Evil Dead” nod) until they’re paid a visit by William Quilliam, who’s working an angle with those creatures hunting the pair. Once he’s pushed away, the pace really picks up.

Kay is confronted by an unexpected visitor. All the while, a drastic event happens where Kay is separated from Granny and Mona. From that fallout, an alliance appears to be slowly breaking. How will that play into Kay’s favor? Can she reconnect with Granny and Mona? Readers will have those answers and a wild ending to take us closer to the conclusion of this story.

Diggle continues to elevate the stakes with this issue. Kay’s story has only a few slow moments but the story speeds up tremendously. Without spoiling anything, there are big moments in this issue that become game changers for this story. Kay’s reaction to the unknown environment she’s in has played out perfectly as expected. Kay goes thru many emotions trying to wrap her head around what’s happening. It’s a mix of panic and excitement but all translates very well on these pages.

Brokenshire continues the solid work on this book. Deal with some of the creatures in this story, the book has a big supernatural feel to it. The latter half of this issue is prime example of this. The facial expressions of both Kay and William drive home so much of the story. Kay’s “against all odds” attitude is shining on these pages. Heading into the final chapters, this should be an epic conclusion for fans.

Overall, Cold Iron #3 continues to push forward with its character driven story. Kay’s desperate attempts to survive the new world she’s been brought into has been an enjoyable read each month. Diggle and Brokenshire have something very unique going on within these pages. Make sure to check this out on Comixology this week when you’re checking out their NCBD.

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COLD IRON #3 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)

Ken M