Red Hood and the Outlaws #5 is a great issue that's action packed and well paced. It's addictive reading and a real page turner you shouldn't miss. If the team already puts the “fun” in dysfunctional — I can't wait for more. Read Full Review

While this issue boils down to one big fight scene, I had a ton of fun and the art was fantastic.  Scott Lobdell and Dexter Soy continue hitting a homerun here and I am so glad that I am along for the ride! Read Full Review

Overall, between the comedic and solid writing from Lobdell and the consistently great art from Dexter Soy, I am again eagerly waiting for next month's issue. Read Full Review

Five issues in and while I've enjoyed the build-up, it's time to advance the story. If for no other reason than I'm ready to see what Lobdell has in store for the assembled team when the threats go beyond Black Mask. Read Full Review

One of the great things about reading Red Hood and the Outlaws issue by issue is that each issue is satisfying by itself. While the over-arching story certainly makes the experience deeper and more engaging, each issue gives the reader its money's worth. While this issue is transition issue that is setting up a final part (that will presumably be the next issue). there are a few pieces of this story that make it worth reading alone. Read Full Review

There's not as much meat in this month's Red Hood, but there's still an awful lot of flavor. While some of Lobdell's attempts at humor fall flat, and the artwork doesn't have quite the range it has shown before now, this is still a very enjoyable book with a lot to love. Soy and Gandini's people and places continue to look great, and the characters that I've enjoyed from the beginning are all here, even if their internal arcs don't get as much attention this time as we're used to. Read Full Review

I wish this was a bi-monthly book. The story has been slow to build and it is pretty clear that Lobdell knows exactly where he wants to take us, so I would like to get there a bit faster. I understand part of the Rebirth line is to rebuild the world. That takes time. I am being patient. I really am, but when does issue 6 come out? Hurry. Read Full Review

It's not about creating heady premises or redefining the comics sphere, but instead just delivering some good, old-fashioned fisticuffs, about having men and women with superpowers beat the tar out of each other, and look fantastic while doing it. While Red Hood might be thought of as too "low brow" for some superhero snobs, the artwork alone makes this a fun diversion for action fans. Read Full Review

By the end of next month's issue we should have an united team. The question I have is what do a former sidekick with a dark past, a fallen Amazon, and a broken Superman clone do going forward? Are they heroes, are they vigilantes? Are they criminals? I'm very curious to see where writer Scott Lobdell decides to take this unusual threesome next. Worth a look. Read Full Review

As I said before this book is worth the price of admission for just the visuals alone, but I am starting to wonder if Lobdell is going to start getting to an over-all plot or are we locked into a never-ending action sequence? Where are the titular Outlaws? Is this entire build up going to pay off with Bizarro joining Red and the gang? I'm ready for some resolution please. I really like this series so far but I would like a bit more in the way of story to keep me interested; because if things stay the way they are right now and Dexter Soy leaves this title" I won't be far behind as a reader. Read Full Review

I've been reading comics by Scott Lobdell since he was doing 8-page SHAMROCK
stories for MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS. To say his work in recent years has been uneven would be an understatement. However, one thing about Mr. Lobdell's writing has bit changed in almost 30-years...at his best, he is capable of some terrific comics. RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS, from concept to execution, is a TERRIFIC comic.
SCORE: 8.5

This series has been excellent since Rebirth. Dexter Soy is fast becoming one of my fav artists, and Lobdell is bringing his A game. This issue continues the excellent character work, humour and action that is making this book a must read.

Comic Book Review (8/10) "Great"
Red Hood and the Outlaws #5 "Dark Trinity Part 5: Behind the Mask!"
Writer: Scott Lobdell
Penciller: Dexter Soy
Plot: Bizarro has been injected with the technovirus and is now trying to kill Red Hood. Artemis also steps into the fray trying to stop Bizarro in his tracks. Can Hood and Artemis stop Black Mask before he allows Bizarro to destroy Gotham City?
Not alot happens in this issue but there is a whole lot of hectic action. Red Hood and Artemis frantically and desperately try to stop Bizarro in his tracks, but how do you stop someone that is under mind control and has the strength of Superman? By curing Bizarro of the technovirus that controls him of course! While Artemis distracts Bizarro, Hood tries to get to the cure. Along the way there are some funny jokes that each side seems to land intentionally and unintentionally.
Soy once again delivers the goods as his art is also on point. My favorite panel was the water trail created as Hood lifts his .45 pistol from beneath the water and fires. The action is very stylish and Soy makes each panel dramatic.
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