In their quest to lift the curse that will cause their clocks to stop, Canto and his friends sought help from Aulaura, the Warrior. But they discovered the Shrouded Man had cursed her people as well. After narrowly escaping the fearsome Furies, the clockwork knights flee to the river for safety. Now they plunge over the edge of a waterfall, learning the only path forward is... down?
Canto refuses to be deterred but awakens to tragedy, Veratta has passed away after her sacrifice. The issue ends with a beautiful funeral. As always this series reflects the nature of story-telling and stories throughout.From the story at the funeral to the Shrouded One threatening that Canto's pages will be empty, story-telling itself is at stake in this epic journey. The characters are incredibly likeable and the loss in this issue is felt deeply because of their heroism and friendship. This book is about emotions, supporting others and holding onto empathy and it's abook we all need more of in these times and at all times. Read Full Review
Legends aren't notable for being exaggerations of stories that existed, Canto II #3 displays that it's the actions people take to make their decisions memorable. Read Full Review
Man, if you haven't been reading Canto then you are really missing out on something special. The creative team has been firing on all cylinders since the first volume and Canto II: The Hollow Men #3 continues the trend. It has just been a wonderful journey so far, and things are heating up in this second volume. Read Full Review
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