The right balance between drama and action might still be somewhat out of reach for Haberlin, but The Marked remains a series of great potential with some really interesting action. At its heart, the idea of magic etched into the flesh of those wielding it remains appealing. The visual reality of that as brought to the page with vivid appeal by Haberlin and Van Dyke. Read Full Review

There's a lot to like about The Marked #5. The art is fantastic, but it never quite meshes with the writing. While I found the antagonist's motivations to be lacking, loneliness is an issue that speaks to millions in the calorie free world of social media. A bold, striking issue, with some writing issues, The Marked #5 is a bit of a mixed bag. Read Full Review