Abel and the fox have wandered into a small-town carnival where they should be able to find the healer they seek. While they search, Fox teaches Abel that survival sometimes means bending the rules a bit.
Young and company beautifully broaden the world of Middlewest this issue. The journey of Able and Fox and Bobby and Wrench looks like its starting to develop into something truly unique in an issue that feels viscerally powerful amidst the lights, popcorn and barkers of a carnival. Read Full Review
Overall, I thought that this was an engaging and fun issue of Middlewest. New characters bring new developments, and Abel finds himself in a rather interesting situation by the end of this chapter. Read Full Review
Jorge Corona's art is stylish and beautiful. There are some truly amazing visual moments in this issue with brilliantly detailed art. The chase sequence is beautifully rendered from panel to panel. Read Full Review
Step right up! Middlewest #4 is a whimsical, nostalgic experience not to be missed. Skottie Young and Jorge Corona bring the Hurst Family Amazing Amusements to life, with panels of detailed images. Read Full Review
With a bright splash of Jorge Corona's energetic artwork, the fourth issue of writer Skottie Young's alternate world fable complete envelops us in a carnival spectacular. Read Full Review
The conclusion of this issue left me anxious for more, which is always a good sign. It isn't exactly a cliffhanger"but it also is, in many ways. It reminded me of how the first issue concluded, actually. So I guess in a way we're already starting to come full circle, just not in a way that Abel expected. Read Full Review
This title has been amazing throughout, and this issue keeps up with the momentum that that last three issues have gained. Read Full Review
Middlewest #4 is still a great coming-of-age story. Every location, character, and interaction brings a sense of wonder. Be sure to pick this one up on Wednesday. Read Full Review
This is my favorite issue of Middlewest yet, and it's the first that doesn't try to sell the reader on how strange everything is. Read Full Review
Art is really cool, but I'm not all that crazy about the writing or story, it's just, meh...