Like its protagonists, Midnighter and Apollo #3 is cool, smart, and romantic as both Apollo and Midnighter trade out the usualWildstorm/DC Rebirth vibeof their comicsfor early Vertigo and enter the fantasyworld of magical spells and artifacts and fight beings straight out of a China Mieville novel. (His Perdido Street Stationwas where I discovered the unsettlingepicness of vodyanoi.) Also, where else are you going to see John Constantine described as “tantric”? Read Full Review

VerdictOrlando, Fajardo jr., and and Blanco continue to put their best feet forward in the best issue of the miniseries so far. Particularly of note is the villain and his sadistic board game, and the cliches so aptly used -- here, they feel necessary, not tiring. Read Full Review

Complete with a tender moment from Midnighter, this series is everything it could possibly be and more, as Midnighter and Apollo packs both a physical and emotional punch. Read Full Review

An introspective mid-chapter that blows out these worlds M, Apollo, and Extrao are inhabiting, Midnighter and Apollo #3 once again proves that anything is possible in comics if you want it badly enough. My favorite queer leads, a showdown like none other, and the recuperation of one of the most badly thought-out characters in history. What else could I deign to ask for? Read Full Review

This is an entertaining issue as tensions flare and the urgency rises to save Apollo. Midnighter gets to be the badass as he enters Hell where his strengths may not be enough. Read Full Review

It's a pretty remarkable issue, featuring action, intrigue and psychological warfare in equal parts, and a stunning last-page reveal, but the presence of Gregorio alone is worth the price of admission. Apollo And Midnighter #3 is an issue strong enough to make me seek out the previous two and sign on for the rest of the series. Read Full Review

The story continues to be fun, but maintainsthe classic theme of a man traversing Hell to save his lover. It also ends on a strong cliffhanger which leaves us eagerly wondering how Midnighter will prevail over the Mawzir with the Ace of Winchesters destroyed. Read Full Review

While I was wary about this mini series going in, I am enjoying Midnighter's quest to get his love out of the pits of Hell.  When Steve Orlando isn't trying to get too fancy, he's giving us a hell of a story (sorry!) and Fernando Blanco's art is top notch.  I am glad to admit that this story has been a pleasant surprise. Read Full Review

Comic Book Review (8/10) “Great”
Midnighter and Apollo #3 of 6
Writer: Steve Orlando
Penciller: Fernando Blanco
Plot: Apollo’s soul is stuck in hell and Midnighter must find a way to hell and to kill Neron to rescue his lover. Gregoria provides him with a way to hell and reveals that the only way to stop Neron is to shoot him with the Ace of Winchesters. Midnighter must find this mystical gun and travel to hell, but he will have to go through hell first to get there…
It seems like issue #3 is the charm for this week’s mini-series releases as this issue also happens to be the best issue in the series. It is revealed what Midnighter must do to get Apollo’s soul back, and on his quest for the Ace of Winchesters he comes across some very interesting characters. The most interesting character in this book was hands down Neron, as he plays the game Mansion of Happiness with Apollo in hell. Neron is the biggest troll as he constantly reminds Apollo of his sins while using a board game. Their conversation was the most compelling script in this issue, and it made me wonder if it was actually Orlando that wrote this issue since the conversation was so compelling.
Blanco’s art is once again amazing and throughout the series so far he has delivered the goods and this issue is no exception. The contrast between the real world and hell is amazing and his artwork is so detailed and interesting I stopped often to admire the art in the panels.
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SCORE: 7.7