I really loved this paring of Dick Grayson and Midnighter, and it is a sad thing that it is over. Steve Orlando is still crafting a compelling story of theft and intrigue within Midnighter's world, all with the larger issue of who he is and how he fits into the world at large. Read Full Review

Steve Orlando, Stephen Mooney, and colorists Romulo Fajardo and Jeromy Cox are in fine form in Midnighter #5 bringing the witty one-liners and ultraviolence that has become this series' formula while adding some extra moral dilemmas and eccentricity thanks to our special guest star Dick Grayson. However, everything isn't fun and games as the issue's final page cliffhanger hits Midnighter in what his closest equivalent to happy place and adds another layer of mystery to the proceedings. Read Full Review

Orlando completely nails Midnighter, and like his character, proves that he has everything under control. Midnighter is exciting, dramatic, fun, and heartfelt, but with a side of doesn't give a #&%*! Read Full Review

There's a manic, almost Nextwave-esque spirit at work in this issue, with two great, incredibly competent characters absolutely destroying every challenge placed in front of them, regardless of how over-the-top things get. The issue climaxes with a moment highlighting just how ahead of the game Midnighter is. It could feel a little unearned but it's to the credit of both Orlando's writing and artists Stephen Mooney that Midnighter always feels fun, dangerous and more than a little risky. Read Full Review

Midnighter's Grayson team-up continues here in issue #5, the two furthering their investigation into a pay-for-play monster murder ring. It's a testament to the creative team of Steve Orlando and Stephen Mooney that such setup is the least interesting part of the issue, as the budding bromance between M and Dick continues to take center stage. Read Full Review

Nah! Just kidding. The issue ends with a classic "I have the shot" cliffhanger, so we're certain open with some explosive action this month. It's delightful to see Orlando developing Midnighter's supporting cast so quickly, and bringing them into the melee proper is always great drama. Best of all, even if cast members die, we're never going to lose the only gay character in the book! Because there's oodles of them! So fire when ready, Gridley. Midnighter shows no signs of slowing down. Read Full Review

Those complaints being said, I do like this comic and will surely continue reading for as long as the quality stays high. Read Full Review

While I still find the dialogue in this book to be unnatural and forced, I enjoyed this issue for what it was...a cool and exciting team up with Grayson and Midnighter fighting crazy monsters and finding out that their quest for the stolen God Garden tech has only just begun.  I'm still interested in seeing where this book is going, but my patience is wearing thin. Read Full Review

The plot and villains were forgettable, but the action and the team-up was a lot of fun. And that's what this book is: a fun action series with lots of snarky banter that doesn't make its characters one-dimensional.