This forth installment gives a drive for readers to continue to want to see Dani, Karma, and Wolfsbane in more titles. This series gives a chance to see Martha Johnson in a very new way, and will have people wondering as to where writers will continue to take her after this story arc. Martha has always been an incredibly intriguing and fun character since her debut, so it is great to see her having more time to shine in a title. It also shows a deep side to Escapade that is intriguing to see. Read Full Review

This issue shows off the potential of the creators' idiosyncratic style. The way character and relationship material is folded right into the basic hero-villain combat is clever and (subjectively, at least) hilarious.

But the storytelling shortcomings of this approach are also on full display. The core plot remains simplistic, and the dense, character-driven approach makes it needlessly hard to follow. (I still have no idea who that ghostly paternal figure who appears to Escapade is supposed to be.) The focus (in words and art) frequently slips off into digressive dead-ends.

This is definitely an acquired taste. While I've acquired it, I wouldn't fault anyone for turning up their nose at it.

Well, that's not true. As I said before, there are good reasons to dislike this series, stupid reasons, and evil reasons. I wouldn't fault anyone for picking the good reasons--or the stupid ones--so long as they aren't covering for the evil ones.
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