Basilisk #5

Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jonas Scharf Publisher: Boom! Studios Release Date: December 8, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 5
8.1Critic Rating
7.4User Rating

After the shocking conclusion of the last issue, the remaining members of Chimera regroup, sullen. After a prophetic confession from Vanessa, she says they have a destiny to fulfill... a sacrifice. Meanwhile, Regan is hesitant to tell Hannah about the prophecy, but before she can, she's overwhelmed by auditory pain, and Hannah hears a hauntingly familiar voice as she tries to help Regan...

  • 10
    DC Comics News - Carl Bryan Dec 15, 2021

    This comic has the right amount of horror, dread and Tarantino-type story telling (that's a compliment) that can easily be translated to the big screen as a movie. These kindred of the senses are scary. I am not sure how this vengeance tale is going to play out, but it definitely makes me more appreciative of all my senses. This all out war in this issue had some casualties. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Dec 10, 2021

    Scharf delivers some fantastic art throughout this issue. The character focus of the story allowed for some great details with character emotions. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    BGCP - Michael Lennox Dec 16, 2021

    This is a much slower burn than previous issues, allowing the teams to regroup after the battle in the last issue. Regan is still holding back the prophecy from Hannah and this will form the tension needed in this reluctant friendship to drive the story over the next few issues. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    AIPT - Colin Moon Dec 8, 2021

    Despite its slow reveal of information, Basilisk never feels anything but jam-packed and full of momentum. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Dec 8, 2021

    Ultimately however, the series still needs a better hook to wrap readers in the tale from Boom and while its appreciated that our star is given more backstory here, it feels like something is missing overall. Read Full Review

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