Ironically, if this issue of Zero has anything holding it back, it's that it doesn't quite finish the job. Yes, there is resolution to Edward's mission - the done-in-one nature of this book makes this particularly accessible - but the ending of the actual comic comes off surprisingly abrupt and surprisingly quiet, considering all the heaviness of the previous 23 pages. The question throughout this series - who is Edward Zero? - still takes precedence, and we know that Kot and company will continue down that relentless road. But Zero #4 is really a love story - or maybe, more accurately, a romantic tragedy - underneath all that brutal spy game. It's the kind of book that, despite its rugged first impression, will unexpectedly steal your heart - that is, before it tries to rip it straight from your chest. Read Full Review

This issue doesnt change everything, but nothing can stay the same. The issue's title,Vision Impairment, is very fitting: Zeros worldview shifts with each mission. Im desperate to see how dark it can go from here. Read Full Review

Like much of Kot's work, “Zero” #4 isn't afraid to push boundaries, or to make you feel something, even if you're not quite sure what it is you feel. It's hard to describe this story as either character or plot driven, but it certainly is driven. I for one can't wait to see what plans Kot has in store for Agent Zero and the menacing Agency. Read Full Review

Ales Kot has done something amazing with Zero. Issue #4 furthers the trend set by issues 1-3. If you want to read the issue for its politically spy thriller tones and brutal action you get that. If you want to take the time to examine the issue and the larger story of Zero as a whole you get to do that too. Jeske had some tough to shoes to fill from the previous artists and he has hit it out of the park. Zero continues to be one of the books you should be reading each month and thinking about long after you put it down. Read Full Review

The story, as I stated before, is very interesting and keeps the readers on their toes through psychological intrigue. You really get into the minds of, both, Zero and Carlyle. It is a really interesting dynamic that works well. The one thing that I have to say is that the questions and answers that are between the two agents is very exciting and works well with this comic. Read Full Review

While being a bit unbalanced between its text-heavy beginning and action-drenched second half, and suffering from an odd "listen to our hearts" scene, which fell flat for me, I found Zero #4 to be a great extension of this series, further firming it as one of my favorites currently on stands. Read Full Review

The art is done by different artists each week, which leads to many inconsistencies between the look of the comic issue to issue. The look of Carlyle and the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro are almost exactly the same dull shade of orange. A highlight of the art has to be Carlyle's flashback scenes. The images are stark black and white except for certain items which are a shade of orange. It is visually striking. When the action finally starts some of it feels rushed. It looks choppy and distracts you. Read Full Review

One of my favourite issues of 2013.

My favorite issue so far. Slowly builds up steam and then takes off like a rocket. Brilliant storytelling.