Welcome to an all-new edition of Parlay Points!
For this entry, Marvel’s bloodiest hour has arrived. An ancient evil has taken down the Avengers. Vampires are running wild. The world is in darkness. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Dr. Strange made a deal with a devil. The heroes have difficult choices to make. Will it be enough to save the 616?
BLOOD HUNT #5 by Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and Cory Petit (Marvel Entertainment) brings forth the last stand of hope.
Let’s see who’s left standing in this concluding chapter!
BLOOD HUNT #5 by Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and Cory Petit (Marvel Entertainment)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
MacKay pulls out all the stops for an action packed finale. The Avengers last stand comes across as larger than life. It mirrors the stakes at hand. Seeing the rally cry is an easy win for readers. MacKay also mixes in some solid surprises to help the heroes.
That said, one character (literally) steals this issue. Doom’s portrayal pours of the self beliefs he always carries. The banter between him and Dr. Strange leaves readers knowing that a cost was paid that may be too high to overcome. MacKay throws in a predictable but impactful swerve in leading to the conclusion. Once the last page hits, the writing gives one more stunning mic drop moment before it bows out.
Larraz, Gracia and Sifuentes-Sujo provide iconic panels bringing the dire gravity of the event to life. The full page splash of the Avengers flying into action kicks events off in a monster way. The face off with Thor and Varnae/Blade feels of a true battle of titans.
Once Doom and Strange agree to their deal, the near full page unveiling screams excitement. This funnels into the action unfolding. Panels pick up a faster pace with the non-stop chaos taking place. It only slows down when Doom seizes a chance with a vibrant image. Even with a heroic shot of the survivors, happiness is short lived. The closing panel caps off what an anguished call Strange made and its’ upcoming repercussions will have.
FINAL POINT: 8.6
Marvel’s Bloodiest event concludes on a solid yet predictable landing spot. MacKay’s writing centers the big action with an intriguing sub plot. Larraz and the team bring amazing action sequences to life from start to finish. From here, a shift of power will be taking place that opens up many creative doors. Brace for it.
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