That being said, what we do get is fantastic; a post Civil War era story set in the American West with a character that could easily live in your nightmares.Andy Diggleweaves a wonderful script thatDoug Braithwaiteillustrates masterfully. The only niggle with the art work comes withJose Villarrubria‘s colours that occasionally seem to wash out the art – now one could argue that's a depiction of the bright sun in the specific scenes, and I could be convinced of that. But ultimately… it still bothered me enough to take me out of an otherwise fantastic comic. Read Full Review

Shadowman #5 introduces us to what just might change the path that Jack has set upon. He may have a world of his own to save through knowledge of the past, but that same knowledge might also lead him to correct a problem that clearly has not been settled by the Boniface bloodline. When they said this was a must-read moment for Shadowman fans? That's not some line they are selling you to simply hype this up. Read Full Review

Shadowman #5 is a damn good comic that throws Jack further back through his own family lineage to observe the Shadow Loa throughout the centuries. The pacing, flow, and dialogue are all rock-solid, and the artwork is phenomenal. This one comes with a recommendation. Give it a read. Read Full Review

As much as I want Jack to return to the present, these tales of his past selves are fascinating in their own right. How it all ties in with current difficulties remains to be seen, but the final showdown will at least prove interesting. Read Full Review

Based on the cover for the next issue and its name, “The Beginning of Time,” I am assuming it will also take place even earlier in the Shadowman’s history. I really hope that I can become consumed by this story again with the next backstory issue, because overall, this entire story is amazing and I want to continue to be captivated by it. This issue, along with the one prior, just didn’t accomplish that for me personally despite the dialogue and artwork being so well done. As of now, I wouldn’t even consider abandoning this series because based on the first three issues specifically, I know that it can be a beautiful, sad, and exciting one. Read Full Review

This issue has some great reveals in the past of Jack Boniface's family line. The setting and subject fit a variation on Shadoman very well. This book is done terrifically but did not feel like a must-read. If you are a fan of Shadowman this will be a satisfying issue. If you are not you might feel a bit lost and underwhelmed. You will want to give this one a pass if you are not committed to the series. Read Full Review

Reading and collecting comic books, for me, is about the enjoyment and the journey you get from entering into another world. A bit of politics is fine, a lot, not so much. Sadly, this book is coming off of my subscription list. I just feel like this is the wrong direction for the character and I'm quite okay with Valiant fans being on the other side of me on this one. Read Full Review