Stray Dogs #5

9.8

Critic Rating

9 Reviews
8.7

User Rating

17 Reviews
Writer Tony Fleecs
Artist Trish Forstner
Cover Price $3.99

MINISERIES FINALE

Time's up. No more sniffing around, no more barking, no more hiding. The dogs have to get out of this house. Now. But standing between them and freedom is their best friend...and their worst nightmare.

They say there's no such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners.

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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 10

    Impulse Gamer - Tim Chuma

    Jun 20, 2021

    Looking forward to the trade paperback edition of this and I would buy a physical copy of this for my collection, something that I rarely do as shipping times to Australia are so long and I have no idea when it actually comes out here. Read Full Review

  • 10

    Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes

    Jun 23, 2021

    This series caught me totally by surprise if I am honest. The mix of cute dogs and tense and scary situations wouldn't normally float my boat; Yet Fleecs, Forstner and crew have delivered a book that has made me laugh, gasp, smile and cry. Put simply, this has to be one of, if not the best series of this year! Read Full Review

  • 10

    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

    Jun 23, 2021

    Forstner delivers some beautiful art throughout this issue. The animation style of the art was always disarming and brilliant considering the subject matter, but the final issue manages to keep the charm of the character design while mixing in some exciting and suspenseful imagery. Read Full Review

  • 10

    ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar

    Jun 23, 2021

    Stray Dogs has been one of my absolute favorite books of 2021, and it delivered all the way to the end. Read Full Review

  • 10

    Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea

    Jun 23, 2021

    'Stray Dogs' ends as only it could. It's a satisfying conclusion to one of the most riveting comics of 2021. It actually lived up to the hype going into the series and surpassed my expectations redefining what comic book thrillers can look like. They took a clever twist and wrung out every last chilling element to create a hard-to-put-down, pageturner, full of menace, and thrills. This is one of those series that should be cherished in a trade, shared, and gifted to everyone you know.  Read Full Review

  • 10

    DC Comics News - Kendra Hale

    Jul 30, 2021

    Stray Dogs is honestly a series that came out of nowhere, and I would've been so sad to have missed out on it's brilliance. It is a series that grabs your attention and holds it. Brava on such a wonderful end. Read Full Review

  • 10

    BGCP - Michael Lennox

    Aug 10, 2021

    As we know from the movie All Dogs Go To Heaven and let's hope that one day Forstner shows Earl, Victor and the other canine victims playing in their final reward. It's a very satisfying conclusion and if you don't put the comic down at the end and pat your own dog immediately perhaps you are as much of a monster as Master? Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Graphic Policy - Brett

    Jun 23, 2021

    Stray Dogs #5 is a solid ending to the series. It wraps things up nicely with an emotional rollercoaster that at times tugs at heartstrings. But, the issue doesn't quite stand on its own. It feels like returning to a film "after the break" and in ways is a little unsatisfying as a stand alone issue. Yes, it's part of a single story but it's a single story broken up in issues and in this case the issue itself feels a little thin. But, it works so well as part of the whole. If you haven't read the single issues, it's a story that sticks the landing and will be a collection that's well worth picking up when released. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Major Spoilers - Ingrid Lind-Jahn

    Jun 26, 2021

    Stray Dogs #5 is a nail-biter right to the end, especially if you are a dog lover. The dogs are sympathetic and heroic without ever losing their dogginess. The ending is well-crafted and doesn't cheat the story. Even better, there is a hint of a new Stray Dogs book to come in the future. Read Full Review

USER REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 10

    The Chosen One

    Jun 21, 2021

    Amazing

  • 10

    Gorr

    Jun 23, 2021

    perfect

  • 10

    Rauld

    Jun 23, 2021

    This series is a masterpiece in storytelling. It's ok if you cry. Can't wait for the next series

  • 9.5

    Gizmo

    Jul 04, 2021

    Jeez, this is going to make me cry. It's a strong ending with equal parts tragedy and rejoicing.

  • 9.0

    J.A.G.

    Jun 25, 2021

    This book surprised me drastically. The art style is very Disney-esque, some wonderful drawings that make it seem like it would be a reasonable pick up for younger readers (It isn't!) However I think that charm is what makes the darker moments seem mortifying. Imagine watching 101 Dalmatians, but instead of the wholesome happy ending, the owners were killed and not all of the dogs make it out alive. This issue finishes off the story wonderfully, the suspense built over the few months finally has its conclusion, after thinking of the countless directions this could have gone, the writers hit home and leave a positive note in the readers mind.

  • 9.0

    DDJamesB

    Jul 05, 2021

    Great series. Can't say much bad about it and it ended great.

  • 9.0

    daspidaboy

    Jul 11, 2021

    one of the best stories that I probably wont read again.

  • 9.0

    Toonstrack

    Aug 04, 2021

    Yea im with everyone else. This is great. Very simple sorry but haunting. Not for the faint of heart especially animal lovers with pets of their own

  • 1.0

    Κυανό

    Jun 23, 2021

    OH gods! I hate this book, the subject may be interesting but I don't have the stomach to read it, it is a book with art for children and a rugged subject such as the mistreatment of animals. I feel sick. Maybe I'm being unfair, maybe I shouldn't have touched this comic, but I can't give more rate , not when I have rescued animals of monsters who burn them, beat them or throw them from a third story by falling on the roof of a car.

  • 10

    Josecab79

    Jun 23, 2021

  • 10

    Fmernamz0

    Jun 23, 2021

  • 10

    Bananaknight

    Jun 24, 2021

  • 10

    Radar

    Jul 02, 2021

  • 10

    Nightwing

    Aug 24, 2021

  • 9.0

    retcon_D

    Jun 23, 2021

  • 8.5

    ed1138

    Jan 21, 2023

  • 4.0

    KnM

    May 15, 2023

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