Of the Earth #4

CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top

• 9.5

  AIPT - David Brooke

  Aug 11, 2026

  Of the Earth #4 rewards the series' deliberate pacing with a monster reveal that is every bit as unsettling as readers hoped. Chris Condon continues to build compelling relationships between his leads while Charlie Adlard delivers imagery that lingers long after the final page. Even with many mysteries still left to unravel, this issue feels like a turning point that raises both the emotional stakes and the terror. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  COMICON - Tom Smithyman

  Aug 11, 2026

  This limited series get back into fighting shape thanks to a more focused script and some strong battle scenes. Some of the other illustrations come off as questionable, but it feels like this story is again headed in the right direction. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Aug 12, 2026

  It's entirely possible that there could be some major twist or shift in that the basic foundations of the story before it reaches its final panel. It does seem entirely possible that the ending could be very predictable. Thankfully, the creatine has provided enough emotional connection with the characters to keep the pages turning and draw the reader into the final third of the six-part series ahead. There are still a couple of mysteries to be revealed as things progress. If the creative team can hold onto that mystery for a long enough to reach the issue, it could be a really fun series. Read Full Review