A killer is on the loose, mimicking grisly murders from 50 years in the past. An FBI agent is in Derek's house, asking difficult questions about his boyfriend's whereabouts. And Derek is asking himself the most difficult question of all... how well does he really know Michael Schmitz? The Deviant returns as Michael's connection to these gruesome slayings begins to unravel.
Tynion and Hixson build upon the previously established substantial character work while developing more of Michael in The Deviant #5. Although the issue reveals some of Michael's past, it also creates further questions that tie into the relevant and current explored themes. Tynion and Hixson demonstrate the alienation and fears one can hold when one sees oneself as the “deviant.” Read Full Review
Though the series felt like it had begun to spin its wheels, this issue makes up for that with its huge leap in development for Michael and his relationship to the murder plot. The Deviant #5 adds extra layers of complexity to the story and its characters. Read Full Review
The Deviant #5 further reveals a side of the lead character that helps further define him. A quicker issue with three scenes, it does feel over before it really gets going, but its hard to deny the compelling psychological angst and horror that awaits us in future issues. Read Full Review
This is going to be a great story that just so happens to have picked the medium of comics to be told in. It's not my type of story, it's not the sort of experience I look for when reading comics, but there is no doubt in my mind that if you're the sort of person that enjoy crime podcasts, serial killer documentaries and real horror movies, this book will be for you. This was a very intersting read for me, I did not have fun and yet I come out understanding that comics are much more than action packed romps of artistic escapism. Read Full Review
This issue exists mostly in a flashback, but it provides so much important context to the story at hand. Read Full Review
This issue was a solid issue. I like the backstory and am curious how it will align with the current day events.
Slow but interesting.
While it's super annoying how James Tyrion IV has to insert himself in every story to make himself sound cool.... this is still a solid issue with good art, great tension, and how the mystery unfolds.
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