The finale to this story arc is simply incredible. The story crafted by Alex Paknadel is easily Omega Red’s greatest story, and the writing and art fires on all cylinders in this final chapter. There are several sequences of action that are both brutal and beautiful as Omega Red makes the decision to avenge a terrible crime that his village tried to cover up. The art captures these moments very well and gives us a very good impression of the violence Omega Red is able to unleash when an injustice is done.

The story also provides us with more commentary from Arkady, and the moment that he makes the decision to put on his uniform again is incredibly poignant, while also being a necessary decision. Arkady takes on the role of avenging angel in this final chapter and he does not hold back against the people who committed this terrible crime. The violence is not senseless nor misguided either, rather, it comes off as almost biblical as he punishes the perpetrators of the crime while leaving everyone who is innocent completely unaffected.

When all is said and done, Arkady is faced a bit of a sad but fulfilling meeting at the end of this story that serves as an end cap to this journey Omega Red has been on. The moment provides us with a final look at Omega Red’s character and it's surprisingly tender and sweet. The tease at the end promises Omega Red’s story will continue in Sentinels, so this story serves as a perfect lead-in to that and should be on anyone's reading list if they plan on getting that story.

This was a wonderful conclusion to Omega Red's story and a real special masterpiece that gives readers a look at the man who has been a mystery for so long. I cannot recommend this story enough and hope that this is just the beginning for more Marvel projects featuring Omega Red in the spotlight. more