The Harbinger #5 launches a new story arc that brings back a fan-favorite Valiant character and a new set of challenges for Peter Stanchek. This series continues to be one of the most visually inventive and emotionally resonant superhero series on the stands and the title I'd recommend for anyone looking to get into the Valiant Universe. Read Full Review

The Harbinger #5 keeps the series chugging along at a consistent quality – but what gives it the extra little steam whistle is that Kelly and Lanzing keep referring back to previous events which serves to remind readers that the Valiant Universe is all interconnected. This is something that Valiant's books have been missing of late, and so it's refreshing to see familiar faces and be reminded of events I read years ago, which makes this book another check in the win column. Read Full Review

THE HARBINGER #5 starts a new mystery about Renegades intentions and his desire to become the dominant Peter Stanchek. While the story fleshes out the latest status quo, the tone and all characters actions are dour and depressing. Its not much fun when you have a main hero whos drained while everyone around him continually lectures and chastises him. The art is generally strong, but the over-sue of purples drains the energy out of this issue. Read Full Review

Harbinger #5 feels a bit angsty at times, a bit long-winded. The actual "superhero-ing," as our protagonist calls it, alleviates some of that amid the talks with some classic brawls of grand pace and scale. Read Full Review