One of the secrets to good storytelling is knowing when to switch things up. This creative team pulls that off in this issue – along with plenty of surprises and great art that will keep readers coming back for more. Read Full Review

W0RLDTR33#5 is a perfect end to a nearly perfect first arc, with James Tynion IV masterfully weaving together a story of corruption, tragedy, unending mystery, and potentially even hope into a unique vision of what's to come. Grounded in gorgeous art from Blanco and Bellaire and stellar lettering from Bidikar, W0RLDTR33#5 will continue to shock readers while promising even more amazing world building. Read Full Review

'W0rltdtr33' concludes arc one in a fantastically demented way that only Tynion and Blanco could bring. A masterclass in horror, the series has been able to invoke genuine fear and suspense and somehow found a way to get even better.  Read Full Review

This series was phenomenal since issue 1 and it never let up when it hit the ground running.w0rldt33 is the best horror comic story out there right now as it serves to be an essential primer on how to write and draw a fascinating story in the comics medium. Read Full Review

WorldTr33 fires on all cylinders and this comic series makes for a horror fan's dream when it comes to creating a comic book that is both terrifying and compelling. This is 100% the horror comic to watch. Read Full Review

W0rldtr33's first story arc ends with an intriguing and bloody finale that keeps the story wildly unpredictable from this point forward. Read Full Review

James Tynion, Fernando Blanco, and Jordie Bellaire's chemistry shines throughout this final issue as they complete their world-altering endgame-level story with W0rldtr33 #5. The ending firmly places W0rldtr33 as an epic thriller that's one of the must-read comics of 2023. Read Full Review

It is however a mature story featuring nudity, lots of violence, and dark topics so that's something to both be intrigued about as well as mindful of when picking this comic up for yourself or someone else. It's a fun read and one that I will no doubt continue enjoying as I read both forwards and backwards through it's different issues. Read Full Review

Feels like a sister series to NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE

It had moments that kept me highly intrigued, but the whole beginning with the sister was just not well thought out. At least for now.

W0RLDTR33 #5 marks the culmination of the first arc for James Tynion IV’s sci-fi horror series. Choices are made that elevate the stakes and seemingly set the course for the next arc. The cliffhanger ending appears to be so important to the advancement of the series that Tynion himself asked his social media followers not to spoil it for others.

For me, even though I can’t wait to see how this all unfolds, the major reveal felt unrealized in it’s intended impact. It felt like Tynion was trying to bridge the gap between an emotional weight and grim realization, but didn’t lean heavily enough into either to make land effectively. Which I’m guessing was Tynion’s intent as it closely mimics how information has been revealed in his other works, namely The Department of Truth and Something is Killing the Children.

Fernando Blanco’s art and Jordie Bellaire’s colors are again strong. At times the violence in this issue edged on torture porn territory (think Hostel meets The Purge), which felt like overkill and turned me off. However, the scenes set in the future stood out because it painted the picture that things turn BLEAK after the events we see unfold here. Bellaire consistently shows why she’s one of the best colorists in the industry (with an Eisner Award to prove it).

So far through these first five issues, W0rldtr33 has been quite the thrill ride that has followed a typical Tynion (Tynionian?) arc: hook you with a fascinating concept, then peel back a layer or two while simultaneously introducing new elements within each issue, until an arc’s finale moves the story forward even if everything isn’t completely revealed. It’s a credit to Tynion’s ability to craft captivating worlds yet frustrating to know exactly how things are going to unfold. You may not know what’s going to happen, but you know the blueprint it will follow. It’s partially why I find myself enjoying trade paperbacks or collected editions of Tynion’s work more than individual issues. I know I’m not getting a full picture in any given week, but Tynion’s brilliance is abundantly evident when I can enjoy entire arc in one sitting.

We don’t yet know when the next arc for W0rldtr33 will be released but suffice it to say that I’m hopeful it’s coming soon. As frustrating as the wait for answers to his stories can be, Tynion has again created one of the best new worlds of the year and shows why he was an extremely deserving winner for this year’s Eisner Award for Best Writer.

Rating: 7/10 more