Primordial #6 is visual storytelling at its finest. Theres not a wasted image in the whole thing, and Sorrentino and Stewart are on fire throughout. Lemire makes the ending opaque, but that opacity sharpens the whole point of the book for what it really is- trying to get home. Everything else is just window dressing. Read Full Review

Primordial #6 is a smart, beautifully executed, emotionally charged conclusion to a story that is masterfully told by the entire team on all levels in an open-ended manner. We are presented with an ending that could be the ultimate ending or a beginning depending on one interpretation of the events presented on the final pages. It's brilliant emotion-laden Sci-fi that makes you think which is in my opinion the best kind. Read Full Review

‘Primordial' #6 brings closure to a sci-fi series that's one part ‘2001: A Space Odyssey' and another part The Incredible Journey. A heart-warming ending set against a Cold War backdrop in which Mother Russia has come out on top. Read Full Review

Primoridal #6 is a stunning finale for a series that has been great from its start, dealing with isolation, strength together, and cruelty, all amid the backdrop of the space race and Cold War. Read Full Review

I probably could have used a dozen more issues of this science fiction epic, but by that same virtue, the six-issue mini-series laid out an incredible journey through space and time, and I couldn't really ask for that much more at the end of it. Read Full Review

Image Comics' PRIMORDIALhas been an utter joy. This creative team has been experimenting with the medium, constantly pushing themselves to new heights. Read Full Review

Relying heavily on Sorrentino's incredible flexibility, Primordial #6 uses the smallest change in detail to tell the biggest truth. Read Full Review

oh. my. god.

I'm going to be honest, I didn't really think it lived up to the hype. Or at least what I had in my head. It's definitely amazing to look at but, the story is vague and limited.

Primordial was a fascinating, if slightly imperfect book due to the vague nature of the ending. I really liked it but it won’t be for everyone. It’s definitely a book that heavily leans into emotion over plot.

That being said, I don’t think anyone alive is better at innovative layouts than Sorrentino. He and Stewart CRUSHED this book and I’m pretty sure that most of the story's meaning is supposed to be conveyed with their changes in art style and color. It was refreshing to see so much color on the page after Gideon Falls limited use of red among the mostly muted palettes.

In the end, the animals were ultimately delivering change but we never actually get to see what form that change takes. It's implied that its clearly the opposite of the reckless, oppressive Russian military regime that controls this version of Europe. It seems akin to something caring for all life, especially the trio of animals jettisoned into space (and their probable deaths).

I think those final few pages, with so many noticeable style changes, including flashbacks to the 60s, pushed that message across the line for me. I'd love an oversized collection of this someday just to look at the art. more