When it comes to scale and imagination, I don’t think many books outclass East of West. Jonathan Hickman’s powerful mind is completely unfettered in this book. The results are a diverse cast of characters and cultures, alongside a grandiose and complex story. With issue #17, East of West continues to be a must-buy while elevating itself back to the top of my reading-pile. It became completely evident to me this week that this is Jonathan Hickman’s Game of Thrones and in terms of creativity, it just might be his masterpiece. Read Full Review

East of West #17 may not be a groundbreaking entry that shifts the dynamics of the series, but it is another extension that maintains the journey therein nonetheless. It's a quality outing that garners a recommendation from me. Read Full Review

While it may be something of a set-up issue, East of West nevertheless proves itself as one of the can't miss titles in comics. Read Full Review

Hickman and Dragotta's epic saga of the end of days continues with emotional appeal, but not world changing dynamics. This is an issue that might make people wonder if they should trade wait. However, if you've been reading you know changes are on the wind. Diehard fans will love the emotional connections and having their fix after the month long break through January. Read Full Review

Despite compelling vignettes of different relationships within the enormous cast and winding plot of East of West, issue #17 offers too little progression to stand out. While the art and story telling remains consistent, it does not excel in this instance, leaving readers to hope the production schedule will allow for a more notable book next month. Read Full Review

So while I do think the incongruous slow pace / hurried presence of this issue does cause it to drag, it's still an integral piece to one of the best ongoing stories in the industry. Buy it, but don't dwell on it. Read Full Review