Turn on, tune in, and drop out as ALISON SAMPSON (HIT-GIRL IN INDIA) enlists with the Department of Truth for a mind-altering dive into designer hallucinogens, MKUltra, and Lee Harvey Oswald's true motivations behind unlocking the hidden power of the human mind. The Eisner-nominated series continues its history-shattering guest arc here!
In every issue of The Department of Truth, Tynion peels away another layer of the onion only to reveal a more intriguing and mysterious layer underneath. I am beginning to wonder how many layers are left. Are we nearing the innermost layer or barely scratching the surface? This is one of the most fascinating and addictive titles I have ever had the pleasure to read. Read Full Review
Sampson delivers some beautifully trippy visuals throughout the issue. The style is perfect for this story and is ass visually jarring and challenging as the story. Read Full Review
There is a way to tie in protests with assassinations and the psychedelia of the 1960s that would have delved further into a fusion between horror and social consciousness. Tynion Lightly trips through vague references to many different things In an issue that plays out like a faintly haunting hallucination. The chapter couldve been more. Its too bad Tynion couldnt find the right edge to the fusion. Read Full Review
While the comic's plot still suffers from the same issues I've harped on over and over again, the change up in art styles provides a breathe of fresh air for the comic. Read Full Review
The weakest by far in this run, this time we ended up suffering from "main story hiatus" fatigue. However, it's still an enjoyable book, the art is very cool and trippy and it fits the story Tynion is trying to navigate us through, but the scope of this chapter within the main DoT story is scarce and mainly skippable. I understand the ideas at hand, but I believe this story from Lee's past, ends up being and unfortunately forgetable chapter in a very remarkable series.
I think I may drop this series. The plot really hasn't gone anywhere in several issues, and so much of every issue is dedicated to reiterating the thesis of this run, which is not engaging the 16th time you're hearing it. This time we're hearing it through the lens of the 60s counter-culture movement, and it's probably the least prescriptive version of reiteration yet, because everything is spacey and drugged. I just want something more from this series. I don't feel like I'm getting worthwhile new info from a lot of these recent issues, and the tone and story of these one-shots on their own are not engaging enough.
Probably the weakest issue to date. Very hard to follow and didn't feel like we got much more information about TDT.
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