Everybody duck! Checkmate has unlocked Amanda Waller’s memories, and it nowhas access to the secrets of the entire DC Universe. If only there was an angstyteam of people who hated each other that could intervene and put a stop to theWall’s bad business once and for all. Hold on, someone in my ear is telling methey’re…going to? In this issue? And the team is Secret Six?! Well damn, thereyou go. The Wall comes down in this penultimate issue—the man in my ear saysnot to miss it!
The art is simply "on point and perfectly sells the story's emotional weight. This issue could have easily just played to Nia's storyline, but Nicole Maines continues to showcase her talent for assemble casts and her ability to exploit the character's strengths and weaknesses. We only have one more issue left, and it's sure to be exciting, but I'm also hoping some variation of this team continues in a more ongoing fashion. Read Full Review
A lot of this has been set up for way over a year, and with only one issue to go, it's not clear how much can be resolved, but this remains a compelling spotlight for some of DC's messiest young heroes. Read Full Review
The art is simply "on point and perfectly sells the story's emotional weight. This issue could have easily just played to Nia's storyline, but Nicole Maines continues to showcase her talent for assemble casts and her ability to exploit the character's strengths and weaknesses. We only have one more issue left, and it's sure to be exciting, but I'm also hoping some variation of this team continues in a more ongoing fashion. Read Full Review
The hunt nears the finish line as the Six come face to face with their target! Mainess writing shows the scars and fallout of Wallers actions. Cruz and Beredo balance the action with heavy drama as the end approaches. Theres no turning back after how this issue ends. Read Full Review
Maines has turned every Secret Six issue into an opportunity to examine characters in detailsometimes one, sometimes more. This choice has helped make every issue gripping. Its no surprise that doing the same thing to Amanda Waller would make Secret Six #5 another winner. Read Full Review
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