Between pulling back the veil on the magic underground and learning shocking secrets from the past, Nina can't even right now. Also, she's terrible at flirting, and that's getting in the way of making out with Clint.
I continue to find myself more compelled with the world being crafted in these issues, both in the approach to magic and in a desire to further understand the structure of paragon society. Plus as someone who usually isn't a fan of the "hidden magical world all around us" trope, my enjoyment in this world truly says something. The world, coupled with my eagerness to watch Nina grow more and more into the strong protagonist role I can see right over the horizon, and the perfectly set twist ending that has capped each issue leaves me so excited to get my hands on the next issue. Read Full Review
Sam Humphries and Jen Bartel both step up their creative game in BLACKBIRD #4. Humphries and Bartel both create a story that connects with the reader and will give you all the feels. Overall, BLACKBIRD #4 is another step up and creates hope for an even greater adventure in BLACKBIRD #5. Read Full Review
Blackbird #4 releases the brakes on Sam Humphries slow burn, accelerating the story exponentially.With the veil finally lifted, Humphries' series is free to venture anywhere; I'm looking forward to wherever the story leads. Read Full Review
In the first issue of Blackbird, Nina was a woman who is so broken by her past, and so lost in her obsessions that she hides away in drugs and alcohol as a coping strategy. By issue 4 she has grabbed life by the horns and is taking responsibility for her life. She is tired of being the victim of what happened to her and is deciding to demand the things she needs. And she is recognising the strength within her that has kept her afloat all of this time. I take my hat off to Sam Humphries who has managed to write this remarkable transformation in the space of only 4 issues, whilst also setting up a whole new universe and a whole new narrative. Read Full Review
And the more that the book embraces its magical mystery, the more I find myself vested in its narrative. It's a lot of visual flare, but the story is a good scaffold. Read Full Review
In "Blackbird" #4, rock solid structure, outstanding characterization of the book's protagonist and consistently incredible artwork combine to deliver an issue worthy of the series' potential, perfectly setting up the climax of the first arc in the process. Read Full Review
Blackbird #4 may have many familiar urban fantasy tropes but it's main character and her emotional journey help it to stand out. A great looking book with an intriguing world and an ending that makes you want more. Read Full Review
The series may have missed an opportunity to do something truly original, but as pop urban fantasy Blackbird keeps it light, rolling into its fourth issue. Moments of clever originality between Nina and Sharpie continue to rest around the edges of a supernatural family drama that is beginning to pick up steam as relationships continue to get more and more complicated each month. Read Full Review
The fantasy world of Blackbird still has a lot of new things to establish, something that is both a sort of blessing and a curse. Read Full Review
Gorgeous Sana Takeda variant cover makes this worthwhile. The story is running slightly thin at this point and hopes it picks up.
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