Nicolas Raider is a hard man with a keen eye who recognizes the raw talent, work ethic, and leadership qualities that Abel possesses. Always looking to better his operations, Raider tempts Abel with a chance at a different life.
Middlewest #14continues the great character development I've come to love with this book. The entire creative team works so smoothly together to create a magnificent story. It never fails to say something important. I've heard it said that the truest form of art is that which speaks to the soul. That grants the viewer an emotional reaction. That art is the purest way humanity has to express those emotions that are nearly impossible to express. If this is the case, thenMiddlewest is one true work of art. Read Full Review
Jorge Corona delivers some beautiful and awe-inspiring art in this issue. From the detailed, expression-filled characters to the thrilling action moments, the art in this issue is powerful. Read Full Review
Young, Corona, Francois-Beaulieu, and Piekos revisit themes from Middlewest #10, this time providing a beacon of hope that the cycle of abuse can be broken. Read Full Review
The series has possibly been a bit overdue for an issue-long close-up on Abel. The absence of Fox and the denizens of the circus is felt pretty heavily this issue. That feeling of distance from some of the more charismatic characters of the series serves to amplify the peril of Abels situation in another satisfying chapter. Read Full Review
"Middlewest" #14 delivers yet another emotional entry in the series with its great artwork. Read Full Review
The issue does much in characterizing a boy whose been given little chance to grow in his life. Read Full Review