The penultimate chapter of Daniel Warren Johnson's righteous Horse-Thor epic!
When Beta Ray Bill's quest brings him and his friends - Skurge the Executioner and Pip the Troll - to the fiery realm of Muspelheim, they are quickly attacked by horrible monsters and dark beings! To save his friends, Bill must journey through a maze of his own memories!
32 PGS./Rated T+
Let's have more comic books out there like this. It's great. Read Full Review
Beta Ray Bill #4 is emotionally complex, powerful, and everything that is best about good storytelling. Read Full Review
Even as Johnson focuses on retelling and reworking Marvel Comics' continuity, he remains focused on the ideas, style, and story that have made Beta Ray Bill one of Marvel's best comics in years. Read Full Review
Outstanding artwork once again lifts this already amazing comic to even greater heights! This is comic book of the year material. Read Full Review
Beta Ray Bill #4 is dark, sorrowful, and truly epic. As the story gears up for its big climactic finish it continues to blend sci-fi visuals with a moving story you can't put down. Read Full Review
I'm not backing out now, but this felt a bit like a filler to the main fight next issue. We need more madness from Bill, Skurge and a less supportive chat from Scuttlebutt. The last three pages though set the whole scene up and I can wait for the conclusion in 30 days. Read Full Review
As a story, this has so far been a fairly straightforward item hunt which is fine. Bill needs a new weapon, and this is how hell get one. It doesnt add a whole lot of news to Bills character. Yet, not every story has to. Sometimes were just happy to have an entertaining ongoing that's fun to read, especially when were talking about Beta Ray Bill who hasnt had a dedicated ongoing or limited series comic since 2005 Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill six-issue limited series. Read Full Review
We're one issue away from the finale and this was another great read. I could, generally, talk about Johnson's writing and art, but I would just be repeating myself from my reviews of the previous three issues. What I can say about this one, specifically, is that I liked how Johnson went through Bill's past and I think he did an effective job of building and developing the relationship between Bill and Skutt.
Just gorgeous
" we are coming for you, Brother ! "
- BETA RAY BILL
A REALLY good issue and series that is slept on. Ppl should read this because it's awesome
Skuttlebutt helps Bill free the ship from a memory-sucking monster that torments him with his own past. He defeats it, but his faithful AI companion fails to convince him of his inner beauty. It's sort of a one-note chapter in terms of plot and characterization. It's a strong, true note, though, and the art goes above and beyond to convey the impact of the specific memories Bill confronts.
This is a solid, quick issue. I don't really think Danial Warren Johnson is a great writer. But his art is great, for sure. So while I think the story and writing can be hit-or-miss, the art makes up for it a bit.
Beta Ray Bill has surprised me. This series is just really good. Its the perfect blend of serious, fun, absurd and just a textbook comicbook.
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