END OF STORY ARC
The first story arc of JEFF LEMIRE's acclaimed new series comes to its shocking conclusion as the secrets of the Pike family are finally exposed, and there will be no going back. Meanwhile, while lying in a coma, Peter Pike goes on a bizarre journey with his life hanging in the balance.
ROYAL CITY #5 is an example of what a great writer can do with original content in comic books. Jeff Lemire once again proves himself as one of the best writers in the industry with this installment of his series. His art is both quirky and weird but perfectly fits the haunting feeling that he is going for. ROYAL CITY continues to be one of the issues to look for at your local comic book store. Read Full Review
Royal City will be going on a hiatus after this issue, and while this first arc isnt ending with a bang, Im still left satisfied and ready for more. For good or ill, Ive grown attached to these characters and this place, and I want to see them through this journey. I hope they find whatever it is theyre looking for. Read Full Review
Royal City is great. I love reading it, and for that reason, I think this might be my last review for it. From here on out, I kind of just want to experience Lemire's story, art, and all that comes with it for myself. If it wasn't obvious, this is a book I recommend. At this point, I'd say go for the trade when it releases in September. And if you dig it, you only have a month to wait before issue #6. I'm not even going to bother to say you should read this if you've been keeping up with the series. Because by now, I'm sure you don't need me telling you that it's still very much worth reading. Read Full Review
Uncomfortable and mournful, Lemire sets the perfect scene for something so intimate. Read Full Review
A good final issue that solidifies the characters and adds reveals that could change everything. Read Full Review
Jeff Lemire won my heart with this series. As this first story arc came to a close with this issue, Lemire's artwork is only matched by his ability to write an amazing story. Each character's story comes to a head as they struggle to deal with the emotions surrounding their father being on a coma from having a stroke. With their dead little brother haunting the decisions they make while trying to solve the problems in their lives, this story arc only leaves you wanting more with this emotional climax. I look forward to October when the second story arc begins!
Tommy and his dad do the ghost of Christmas present thing, checking in on each member of the Pike family, looking at where they are now. Perhaps because we only spend about 2 pages or so with each family member, this issue seems a bit more slight than the others, but it is still an intriguing story with great art.
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