This issue is number five of five so one would expect some type of resolution to the original premise. Yet, for some reason writer Peter Milligan doesn't resolve the over-arcing plot.

In the future corporations will be less in number. The remaining number of corporations will war against each other. Through unintentional means the conflict will see an end. Yet, what does this end mean for humanity?

The Ordinary Gods face an end. Also facing ends are two worlds. Yet, does the activation of the God Machine truly represent doomsday? If not then what are the ends that the worlds and gods face?

War and Democracy are dead. Corporations rule all. Yet can one masterless warrior change things?

Goliath's court hearing is pending. While he remains in a cell his clan continues to try and protect the populace. Yet, Dino Dracon continues to move forward with his criminal actions. Will Dracon's actions prevent the court hearing from being necessary?

Investigator Miranda Keller is attempting to solve a series of bombings in the locale of Miskatonic Valley. Will she find a run of the mill culprit, or is something more sinister at play?

The ordinary gods are nearing the end of their millenniums-long journey to escape their confinement. Yet, before they reach the end one of them will have a pivotal conversation with the Warden. Will this lead to failure for the gods? If not is the end of their world truly here?

Claire and her allies face down villainy from the past. Meanwhile Claire's family races to assist her. All this occurs and more when New York state's namesake city faces the bizarre of an adventure on delay. Is this the end? A beginning? Or could it be both?

The corporations rule all. Seemingly everything and everyone can be bought. But is this totally true or is one man above purchase?

Turning people into living weapons for corporations is common place. Yet can freedom still occur for one of these weapons?

The universe-building that begins in with the hero Frontiersman continues with environmentalist Antioch. Yet, how do these two connect? Also what good is Antioch, a former king, to the environment if he can't act outside of a prison? Finally does Antioch have a plan, or is he just acting out?

A villainous attack occurs on Frontiersman's locale. Meanwhile things continue to get worse publicity-wise for Frontiersman. Can an old adventurer hold his ground and come out on top? Or will this issue end with greater aftereffects for him?

Miranda Keller and Tom Malone go to investigate bombings in Miskatonic Valley. One believes it to be the work of people. The other believes it to be something otherworldly. Who is right, and will they survive the investigation?

Agent Miranda Keller is close to the end of a long and bizarre investigation in Miskatonic Valley. Yet, when face to face with a final eldritch horror will she come away the same?

Two forces, the Maximals and the Predacons, are warring on a mysterious planet. Yet, with a major confrontation just wrapping up questions remain. The first question being who if anyone is the winner? While the second is at what cost? Lastly, how many more battles until the war ends?

In the midst of the war between the Maximals and Predacons a third front, The Vok, comes to the fore. Megatron and Optimus Primal don't see eye to eye. However, in order to survive the threat of the Vok a truce has to happen. Yet, how long will a truce hold with Megatron's arrogant and duplicitous nature in play?

The Beast Wars between the Maximals and Predacons rage on. However, there are at least three stories that focus on what they may do outside of the wars. These are those stories. Yet, which, if any, of the three are true?

A member of the Gargoyles clan sees imprisonment. Meanwhile a villain's plan proceeds without interruption. With all of this chaos can Brooklyn lead the clan in a correct fashion? If not what further troubles might occur?

A past life of one of the main characters talks to another past life. This occurs in the past. In the now the team makes headway to the God Machine's various locations. Yet, is this long journey over, or is there still far to go?

The saga of Disney's ‘The Gargoyles' continues. Maggie The Cat and her yet born child face danger. Meanwhile a long time gangster is making a return to the streets. Yet, which of these problems will The Gargoyles resolve first, and will they be in time to save lives?

Claire Connell, the newest Adventurman, finds a mystery beneath her city. Meanwhile ghosts of the past come out to play. All of which raises the question: Will this be a happy holiday season for Connell and her city?

Claire's family discusses matters of adventuring. Meanwhile there is the unearthing of a certain collection of spectral criminals. Not to mention a date is set. Yet, the question remains whether it is a date that involves romance and adventure or disaster and death?

Corporations rule all and war against each other. Their soldiers are loyal only to their respective corporation. However, one soldier has become unbound from his conditioning. He is now a ronin seeking to take down this network of corporations. Yet is this truly happening?

Head English spy Sir Augustus Brightside adopts a baby. He names the baby Amelia and trains her to be a super spy. Yet, questions abound that may imperil things more than a crashing Voyager Disc. Primarily, What is the enigma that is Amelia? And does would-be despot Gideon Silver have something to do with it?

A large presence from the past appears at Frontiersman's locale. She is not quite a villain. Nor is she a heroine. Yet, will this be a simple conversation between adults, or will old lovers reunite in a slightly risqu way?

In flight and fighting for his life G. I. Joe member Tunnel Rat tries to escape Cobra. Will he succeed, or is he just one more dead man in Nepal?

Jumping to conclusions some of the Manhattan Clan of Gargoyles assault David Xanatos at his home. Meanwhile a new protocol becomes active. What is the Great Minds Protocol? Also what does it mean to the Gargoyles and Xanatos?

Agent Miranda Keller and Detective Tom Malone discover horrors while investigating bombings in the 1920s. Who is concocting these horrors?

Two investigators try and solve a series of bombings for the FBI. While doing so they run into an eldritch horror. Will they be able to both stop this horror and solve the case?

A day ago, Christopher Becker thought his life to be average. Now comes memories of snow and a tower. What will their meaning turn out to be?

The current incarnations of The Awakened assemble to train and strategize. Yet, various lifetimes weigh heavily on some more than others. Not to mention differing opinions could hurt their ability to plan against their enemies. Can they work together this go-around, or will they fall to each other before their enemies can act? Speaking of which, what exactly are their enemies' plans?

In this issue the reveal of a past incarnation of Gracie (the dog) gets exploration. While in modern day a stand occurs against one of the Awakened's own. Can another of the Awakened help keep all of them alive? or is a reset via reincarnation going to happen?

Two discs that can bring about the final moments of the world exist. The Awakened have one of these discs. While the other is still being sought by The Awakened and their enemies. Who will get both discs first?

The Beast Wars truly begin as the Predacons attack the Maximals ship. How will the Maximals stave off this assault?

After encountering one maximal Blackarachnia plays a dangerous game of hide and seek with the rest. Will the Maximals find her before disaster can strike?

The Predacons uncover the cause of why the planet's animals have mutations. After capturing the source of these mutations they plan another scheme against the Maximals. Meanwhile various individuals exhibit odd behaviors. What, if anything, connects the two problems?

The court hearing starts to prove Goliath, in ‘Gargoyles' #9, and his species have sentience. Goliath's human allies come to his defense. Yet, can they overcome a district attorney who is seemingly on a mission of hate? Also what are the opinions of Goliath's clan?

Come return to a world where Gargoyles exist. Goliath and his clan have various things in the modern world drawing them apart. Yet, as they drift away from each other old foes threaten old allies. Can they start to come together before dire danger occurs?

Antioch is in super lock-up. His only ally, Frontiersman, isn't that much of an ally. Can both Antioch and Frontiersman survive the various villainous supers in the pokey? Also what about Antioch's impending trial?

The Gargoyles patrol New York every night. However, this specific night danger may come for them. Will it be just out on release Dino Dracon of the Dracon crime family they have to face? If not, then who or what will be posing a problem for Goliath and Hudson?

The inheritor of the mantle Adventureman, Claire Connell, faces a new rousing adventure. Yet, will she be able to defeat more villains from her predecessor's past. Meanwhile a new adventurer appears. Will this person be enough to help Claire and her family in their latest escapade?

The current bearer of the title Adventureman, Claire Connell, continues her first team-up. Meanwhile the Ghost Gang make some moves. Can Claire and her cowboy ally Crossdraw stop the ghost gang? For that matter can they even find the Ghost Gang in time?

The Frontiersman continues to help a cause while being on camera. Meanwhile several past foes scheme against him. However, one decides to take action. Will this fight end with a picture perfect finish?

Frontiersman did things in his main series. Now the aftermath of his actions is coming to court. Yet, before that happens an old colleague with questionable views comes calling. Leading to the question of what Frontiersman will do next?

Dr. Mindbender's experiments run wild. Will these horrors doom him, G.I. Joe, and the world?

G.I Joe attempts to bring down Cobra. While the evil organization attempts the same. Who will be the first to attack, and who will be the victor?

The gargoyle Goliath remains a prisoner in a human jail. While despairing over Goliath's current predicament Brooklyn feels the burdens of leadership. Yet, Brooklyn and the rest of the Manhattan Clan will need to pull together to stop a brewing gang war. Can the Clan succeed with Brooklyn facing doubts?

The Manhattan clan of Gargoyles are in disarray. Meanwhile Dino Dracon continues his criminal powerplay. Also Demona makes her return. So is Goliath's pending trial still the greatest problem for the clan?

The Manhattan clan of Gargoyles have a past. That past is older than the castle they came to North America with. Most of the clan remembers it well. Yet, how do these experiences impact both their present and future?

Body horror and aliens abound on the ghost planet. This mysterious planet has never seen a return trip from it. Can one group of space explorers survive and return from this dangerous locale? Or will they quickly lose themselves to the ghost planet?

Writer/artist EPHK creates a fast pace for this original story. However, it is arguably too fast due to how only sound effects and some plot points slow it down. Though no one can argue that there is any problem with the sequencing of the narrative. In fact the main reason this story is so fast is cause of how clearly EPHK conveys it.

A former soldier of Prince Venkor that the Mega Centurions know as the Grey Knight returns. The knight will make a plea while providing some information about Venkor's past. At the same time another figure appears at the site of the Prince's final defeat. Who are they really, and what does either truly want?

Both parties of godly beings search Paris for the Trickster. However, change abounds for one party. What will this mean for the future?

Our godly protagonists search in France for one of their number. He goes by the title Trickster. Whether they will be able to find him in time is in question. Are things going to get tricky? If so who will have a problem?

Our protagonists only need to find one last member of their group, the Prodigy. Meanwhile their foes plan to do the same. Yet, where in the world is this last member? And what are they a prodigy of this time?

A location in Brazil will be the battleground. Former Gods and the subjects of other gods are the fighters. The rewards are various, but include the former god The Prodigy. What will be the result of this major conflict?

To survive on an unknown planet two warring factions of robots must use disguises against each other. Who will emerge victorious and what will it cost?

The Predacons begin a torturous inquisition of a Maximal. Will they receive the answers to their questions before a rescue can happen?

Two enemy combatants team-up on an alien planet. But even if they survive the native lifeforms can they survive Megaton and his crew?

The villainous Precadons continue their all-out assault on the Maximals' ship. Will they succeed?

In the aftermath of the first battle a Maximal pod lands on the strange planet. Yet, will this Maximal remain true to their original programing?

The Maximals and Predacons, two fractions of the Transformers, are beginning a race to acquire allies from falling protoform pods. Whether an ally or an enemy is inside a pod is a mystery. Skold, a Predacon, will have to quickly learn after discovering a pod. Yet, will this pod contain more surprises than the one Skold is expecting?

Optimus Primal has a plan to take the fight to Predacons. However, even with a new member to the Maximals' faction this plan may still go awry. Yet, will it be a terminal end to the Beast Wars or just the start of a new chapter?

The Maximals take the fight to the Predacons' base. Thus, starts an engagement meant to end the Beast Wars. Yet, can the Maximals follow through with this action without losses on either side?

Cheetor and the other Maximals continue to take on the Predacons in the Beast Wars. Another fight over energon occurs in this adventurous issue. While both the Maximals and the Predacons need it only one group can win. Yet, what will the real aftermath of this battle be for Cheetor?

The alliance between the Maximals and Predacons helps form defenses against the Vok. However, the Voks' deadline grows closer. Will the reluctant allies be able to stop the Vok? Or will the end of the Beast Wars mean the end of these Cybertronians?

The Beast Wars conclude their time at IDW with this issue. Optimus Primal has to trust Megatron to keep the truce while they fight the Vok. Yet, even if they succeed will the Beast Wars end for these robots in disguise? For that matter what will become of the Vok?

Adventureman's successor steps into the role as evil again breaks loose. But is this the start of a battle or the end of the new beginning?

An eco-activist organization approaches a socially conscious former superhero. Will he join them, and will it be dangerous to do so?

Frontiersman has put his costume back on to help generate news. Yet, this relatively small action draws more attention than he expects. One such source of attention is the being Galaxie Prime. However, is Prime set to attack Frontiersman, or are these old foes set to find a middle ground of understanding?

A past foe of the Mega Centurions comes to call. At the same time as this former opponent espouses a warning mysterious stranger is tracking them. Can the Mega Centurions trust their former enemy? Even if they do what good are they to the world without powers?

A young man finds out he has been reincarnating since dying as a god. Will he and his family be okay with this revelation?

A group of Predacons steal the golden disk relic from their home world of Cybertron. It is up to a group of Maximals to stop them. Will they be able to do so, and if so what surprises await along the way?

The Wyvern clan's alliance with the humans continues. Additionally the magical Archmage fights at their side in battle. However, some of the younger gargoyles disobey their leader. How disastrous will this be for the alliance?

The Mega Centurions and the Grey Knight finally discuss the truth of what is going on. Meanwhile the Knight's brother, Nal, is after her. Will the former heroes help her defeat her brother? If they do what happens next?

Marguerite discovers she is on the Autism Spectrum. With this diagnosis her life changes for the better. Is this true, or is it just a simple change of pace?

Roy masterfully relates moments in a way that keeps the focus where it should be. Thus Roy allows readers to see things as he remembers. He also attempts to relate things very slightly from other peoples' point of view, particularly his son's.

‘Mega Centurions' asks the question: What happens to heroes after they finally defeat the bad guys? Cassie, Reggie and Thad are having to answer this very question. Will they be stuck in their respective ruts forever, or will a blast from their collective past change things?

The Mega Centurions are Earth's former champions. Now powerless after stopping an invasion they see themselves teaming up with an old foe, The Grey Knight. However, a new foe comes with tidings that will shock both the Centurions and the Knight. Yet, what news could be worse than a minimum wage job?