With jaw-dropping watercolor artwork and a story that puts the entire series in a new context, Descender #28 is one of the series' best issues yet. Read Full Review

The conclusion of this two-part arc reveals much of the foundations of the series itself and what our characters are facing and why. There are likely to be twists ahead still and some aspects that are different, but the crux of it is here and it's going to come down to how everything is handled more than anything else. Jeff Lemire has been going strong with this project from the start and getting all this exposition, so beautifully illustrated by Dustin Nguyen, is exactly what I'm a fan of a lot of his independent projects as it's easier to work this kind of stuff. The arc covers a lot of ground but never feels rushed and is able to breathe so that you soak up the details and the larger meaning while it also rolls around in your head afterward as you digest the ramifications. I can't wait to see what's next. Read Full Review

Answers to long-running mysteries inject "Descender" with new energy and higher stakes. Nguyen's watercolor sci-fi art remains a highlight while smartly tying in with the series' greater themes. Read Full Review

Descender completes its origin story this month in a tale that provides plenty of answers, but not much else. Read Full Review

Descender #28 marks an improvement over recent issues, but it's still not where it needs to be. For a series that started off so strong, it is a bit sad to see it wallow a bit. But it is getting better and I can honestly say I am interested to see how the story ends. Read Full Review