Review: Lazarus: Cull by Greg Rucka, Michael Lark, Sanit Arcas et al (Volume Five) & Lazarus: Poison by Greg Rucka, Michael Lark, Sanit Arcas et al (Volume Four)

Synopsis: As her father lays near death and war rages on two fronts, Forever Carlyle of House Carlyle struggles to understand her place and her origins. Secrets come to light, friends and family turn to enemies, and Forever begins to make choices that will change the fate of the world....

Review: As with the previous story, these are fantastic! Dark and dynamic art compliments strong story arcs and fantastic action. The external struggles Forever face are balanced with her internal confusion, throwing her off balance. Her incredible power and talent clashes with the relative immaturity of her emotions and caused the confusion that drives her personal choices. This creates excellent tension in the plot.

Another aspect that makes this story intriguing is the complex characters. No person is truly good or bad, but a realistic mix of both, as humans usually are.  This gives richness to the narrative, and keeps the reader guessing as far as their true motives. Combined with action and intrigue, this creates a story that moves at a blistering pace.

With a solid female lead character, multiple complex secondary ones, bloody action, twisting plot, and brilliant artwork, this is a must-read for any fans of multifaceted action stories. I’m eager for the next installment.

Bookmarks: 4.5 of 5 (Both)

Awards: None

ISBN: 978-1-63215-523-8 / 978-1-5343-0024-8
Year Published: 2016 / 2017
Date Finished: 3-12-2018
Pages: 132 / 141