Occasionally a great comic series will take an extended break, one that brings excitement to a excruciating halt, when the reader is finally treated to the next part of the narrative. This arc failed to enthrall me as its predecessors have and the delay in its finale did contribute to my disappointment. However, if the lettering section is any indication of what is to come then I'm relieved. I have no doubt that the pace will pick up and the writing will see a return to form. I'm hopeful that the next issue will be a refreshing and captivating catalyst that leads into a stronger narrative.

I'm curious to see if the next issue chooses to delve more into the personalities of the hobo, the goth, the general and the priest. Or if the sole focus of the story is the battle between the army and the Leviathan. Overall, I enjoyed the beginning of this story enough to give the next issue a chance.

While there's no denying that I felt this issue was a step down from #7, I'm still cautiously optimistic about Oblivion Song. Some readers may agree that the dynamic between the characters doesn't alway feel authentic and convincing. However, with the coming issues this could easily be remedied.

Diablo House drew me in with a promising premise and kept me invested with spurs of brilliance. The visuals elevated the series as a whole, but there were elements of the story that just left me wanting more. For these reasons I am giving this book a 7/10. I would love to see more of this team in the future.

When dealing with established writers, it can be easy to compare their latest work with their most notable work. This can be a huge obstacle as with that success comes expectations that every issue of the new book delivers what hardcore fans loved about the previous ones. Robert Kirkman has proved time and again that he knows how to maintain the intrigue of fans and turn his books into ongoing gold. Oblivion Song isn't The Walking Dead. It isn't Invincible. It isn't Outcast. It doesn't need to be. I'm looking forward to seeing how this first story arc wraps up and how the team transforms this comic into a reputable behemoth if its own.

The story arc is off to a good start, but it remains to be seen how much of the lore Kirkman builds in the coming issues. Are we going to see the Faceless men next issue? Is Ed going to be separated from his brother again? Will there be immediate consequences for breaking Nathan out of his cell? I look forward to getting the answer to these questions and more. The strength of the writing and art make it easy for me to give this issue a seven out of ten.

In summary, Bressan and Williamson continue the strong character and world building, reinforcing our protagonists' motivations while teasing what lies ahead. I'm already speculating what the lost city of Ea is and what part Ramal will play in the upcoming issue. On first reading the standout from the art was easily the cliffhanger closeup; particularly the detailing in and around the eyes.

Bressan and Lucas manage to make the foreground of this panel engaging, with the steel determination being very evident in the Rhodes brothers' eyes. Although fans can be forgiven if their attention is aimed at Brennan's shiny new mage armour. That final image is enough to elicit excitement for what comes next, even without a jaw dropping cliffhanger.

DieDieDie! is nearly at that completed first story arc mark, where readers will be able to gauge what the series offers to them in the longevity. Presently, it's highly entertaining. I believe the balance of the strong dialogue and Burnham's masterfully executed action are the key reasons this comic has people talking. From the onset, Kirkman has instilled this with much more excitement than Oblivion Song. Time will tell which of the two proves to be the higher quality of work.

Overall this was a build up to the arc's finale and as such it was successful in raising both excitement and curiosity. I enjoyed the Pryor's fall, and I'm wondering if the group can ever truly be mended after what has transpired. I would give this a score of 4 / 5 as it was missing some of the mystery that the monsters bring, but made up for it with some great character moments.

Thanos Legacy was a quicker read than I anticipated. I read it again immediately upon finishing it the first time and noticed that even though the story was setting up a larger narrative, it never wasted a panel or a word. Everything serves a purpose, and that is a huge testament to the creative team.

Issue 8 can't come sooner, and that says it all when it comes to my view on what Kino #7 delivered. The artwork and story are firing on all cylinders. This book continues to be a stand out among the titles I am following.

This issue worked well as there is no easy or convenient ploy that forces the beloved superheroes to pardon Frank's betrayal.