Descender #5 continues to impress with its beautiful, splendid artwork to this surprising and engaging story & cast of characters. With the all of the twists in it, there's no way you are going to want to miss out the next issue. This is looking to be one hell of conclusion for its first arc. Read Full Review

Descender #5 is yet another amazing entry in this fabulous series, with Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen continuing to astound at every corner. It also proves relatively new reader friendly, as though a lot has happened prior to this, there's an inviting feel, with subtle refrences. Read Full Review

Overall I think Descender is a great read, which I believe is under appreciated and would widely recommend as it is only going to get better as the story and characters develop. Read Full Review

Let's give Dustin Nguyen some more credit, because he deserves all that we can give him. The amount of world building that Lemire and Nguyen have been able to accomplish together in such a short time is amazing, but especially on Nguyen's side. Read Full Review

I can't say enough good things about Descender #5. While I came into this issue expecting the end of a story arc I'm glad to see that things aren't being rushed. Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen continue to find ways to add to the mythology of the Descender's universe. The way Lemire and Nguyen do so is in a natural way that keeps the story moving forward with a purpose. The ending of this issue only made me even more excited to see how everything plays out in this universe. Read Full Review

An interesting, albeit slightly derivative, series with outstanding art Read Full Review

Descender #5 is a beautiful comic, that's art makes the pain of the story seem all the more potent. While Lemire struggles some in creating a compelling political system, the core story of the series is compelling as ever. The characters are well-realized, and their pain is easily shared with the reader, for better or worse. Read Full Review

Some of the action was predictable, but some of the events were not. There were a couple of stunning plot twists, but the pieces fit. The art is wonderful, as always. The pig-like Gnishian race is ugly, and some of the other characters have inspired designs. There is also a rather shocking one-page splash near the end. Read Full Review

Having said all that, the reveal at theend of this issue is excitingenough to make mecome back and read next issue. I do think that when this comic has finished completely (I imagine it will be over 50 issues) it will be fun to return to and read in one go. Read Full Review

The art. Dustin Nguyen's painted style is certainly something. I wish I knew what. His story telling is fairly strong as is his design but there's no se Read Full Review

Now the story is really starting to take off. I finally find myself really attached to some of the characters as they really come into their own. There is great plot development, action, suspense, and a nice twist or two!

Some beautiful panels here. The arena around the pit was especially impressive. The revelation at the end works well - like Saga, the final moment of each issue seems to pack a nice punch to keep you coming back for more.

Another great issue, we're going into some dark places here, I can't imagine everyone is going to get out of this alive.

At least something finally happened.

I don't know if I come back to this comic for the art or the writing. Lemire's such a good writer but I'm more into Nguyen's art. I'm sure after a few arcs the story will catch up with the gorgeous art!