I've said before that this series is one of the most exciting titles of 2015 for me personally, and I have to ramp up my statement now that it IS in fact one of the most exciting titles of 2015 for me, for anyone. Read Full Review

If you aren't reading “Descender” yet I don't mean to portray it as some Grant Morrison-like grand metaphysical experiment, because it really is easily digestible, doesn't present any really challenging ideas, and doesn't cram a ton of world-building in too fast. It is easy because it's masterful, and when you read it it's going to do something to you. Trust me. Read Full Review

This is, so far, the best new series of 2015. I can't wait to see where Lemire and Nguyen bring their characters and us as they take us on this unique and astonishing journey. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire is back with the third installment of one of the most intriguing and breath-taking sci-fi comics to hit the stands in quite a while. Lemire continues to explore the journey of Tim-21, whose "afterlife" is just as mysterious as his living one. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire is crafting a story that is looking to be deep and interesting, asking questions about morality as well as the nature of man. TIM-21 is an intriguing main character that in which the reader easily sympathizes and is beginning to bring into question what is known about artificial life. Supporting casts are a strength of Lemire's and this cast is no different. We can see Quon's love for robotics, even while his unsure of their consequences. Captain Telsa intensity comes through clearly, as does her mysterious nature. We are forced to question her motives for this mission. These characters are developed through clean dialogue that is constantly pushing the story forward. I for one, cannot what to see where Descender ends up. Read Full Review

Descender #3 is another fantastic and highly enjoyable issue of the series. While progress is a bit slow in areas and the comic is slowly building up this world, the things that we do learn are intriguing, the writing is still going strong, and the artwork continues to look downright gorgeous. Image has been putting out a lot sci-fi comics recently and of all of them, Descender is easily the best and most worth your time. Read Full Review

The trade paperback collecting issues 1-6 is out September 24. Pick it up. Or better yet, order the individual issues from your local comic book shop so you dont have to wait. You wont be disappointed. Read Full Review

Three issues in and Descender is still pretty close to a perfect work of contemporary science fiction. Read Full Review

It's a turning point when Quon's face shifts suddenly from fearful to shrewd. It's gratifying to see Quon use his wits to resist Telsa's patronizing scare tactics. In previous scenes, he is still a wreck of a man, and Nguyen conveys this not only through Quon's messy appearance but also by his subordinate posture and defeated body language. Now, in "Descender" #3, Quon shows some of the intellectual muscle of his younger self, before his function as a scientist and his self-confidence were damaged. Although the power differential between him and UGC is by no means leveled, the reader is reminded that this is the man who created Tim. He's no longer just an instrument of the UGC, and so he becomes another player on the board, and there's plenty of suspense about what he might do as the primary human character in future issues. Read Full Review

Descender #3 might have slowed the momentum just ever so slightly, but it still packs a wallop of visual treats. Lemire and Nguyen continue to play with a delicate balance of creating mystery, forming metaphors and ensuring maximum empathetic resonance. Quon and Telsa are still a little too cold, but with Tim-21 now in tow, no doubt Lemire will begin to weave an intricate web of inter-personal relationships and subvert expectations. After the emotional forward flow of the past issues, #3 is a well-timed ebb in what is a sea of near limitless potential and visual splendor. Read Full Review

Ultimately, there may be some who are disappointed that this book doesn't progress too far - it's all a detour to the robot afterlife, which is gorgeously portrayed, but is still a little on the decompressed side. That said, it's nice to see two talented creators just shoot for beautiful imagery, and in that regard, Descender #3 scores. Read Full Review

Descender #3 poses several thoughtful questions about artificial intelligence, and whether robots share a communal consciousness independent of their creators' will. It's a sign that Lemire and Nguyen plan to use their sci-fi trappings as much more than an admittedly gorgeous window dressing. Read Full Review

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Descender #3, like the issues that precede it, come with very high marks from me, indeed, and as with any great meal, I have no problem in slowly, meticulously devouring its every course. Read Full Review

Another great issue by Lemire. This is looking to live up to the potential of a fantastic new comic. Nice stylized art. Characters we are getting to know and care about. Totally on board for this one.

Wow, it's like an afterlife for droids, and it doesn't look like a happy place. Nguyen's artwork is just superb, I felt like this was short, but it was still very good.

Still incredibly underwhelming. Oh, and there's a typo on page 17.

Excellent Art. Not much story.

I thought the pacing of this issue was poor. The story progresses very little in this issue and it almost seems like a waste of an issue (though, in the scheme of things, this issue may prove to be more significant).