'Arcadia' continues to blend big ideas with great storytelling, and the long-awaited answers to its mysteries are both satisfying and intriguing. Read Full Review

Arcadia #6 sees both the world of Arcadia and the Meat decaying under the weight of the strife between the two worlds. In the most basic terms, the conflict is a pissing match to determine which side will yield first at the expense of the everyday citizens caught in the middle. It is a cautionary tale that has been repeated ad nauseum over the years, only cleaned up for a new audience. The fact that a story like the one told in Arcadia can bee seen as both a cliche and wholly relevant is a damning indictment of our world today. Read Full Review

In a lot of ways, I looked at this as an allegory for the changing times in America. With progress, you have to look at the past through a filter. You do not want to ignore the bad stuff, but rather use it for a positive instead of a negative. “Arcadia” drives the point home with Pepper being the man for the job. His no-nonsense approach never comes off as grumpy, his commentary is simply to the point. He is likable because of that, even with his misgivings early in the story. Paknadel does attempt to make any grand statements with that, he sticks to the basics of human nature. “Arcadia” is one of those books that doesn't need to grab your attention with flash, the book wants you to think. When I did, I found that density of this world is ripe for interpretation and exploration. The present in “Arcadia” might be bleak, but the future is very bright. Read Full Review