Blue Flame continues to be a fascinating book to read but it's also getting dangerously close to a point where it needs to really step up and make clear what's going on. There's still enough that you can believe Exilos is a fever dream of Sam's while at the same time it can be the best part of the book because of what it represents. I do like Sam's nod to wondering who is judging the judges here and how that could play out as a wedge, but I'm wary of it being a thread not picked up. Cantwell does some solid stuff with what's happening in the normal lives of the characters but so much of that will just read far better when you can binge through the series rather than these irregular releases. It's totally worth it for those invested to keep with it though as there's so much to like. Read Full Review

Another excellent issue with a divide happening on two fronts. As we learn more about Yarix and his pass we learn that maybe his world wasn't so different from ours, and his presence reflects that of many today. Sam is being pushed to the brink and is going to do anything, even trying to meet God to save his world.

The art remains slick and fantastic. The facial expressions hit. The colors are vibrant.