Wynn Morgan's business rivals get wind of Agent Sheila Curry's off-the-books investigation into the white nationalist leader, but things don't go well at all when they try to make an illegal quid pro quo with the vengeful FBI agent. Meanwhile, Richard closes in on the murderer of Agent Watson, with help from the unlikeliest of allies.
Leandro Fernandez has some impressive art in this issue. Many of the panels are filled with visceral and beautiful details throughout. Read Full Review
This is one hell of a book. I can't believe how good it is and how every page gives me anxiety. But it's a good anxiety as the two creators here are at the top of their game. This book is tops. Read Full Review
The art and story worked together perfectly in a gritty and dark tale about modern America. 'American Carnage' tells hard truths that everyone should read. Read Full Review
As we reach the inevitable point in the story where characters finally cross the proverbial line, it becomes very clear that American Carnageis managing to handle exceedingly volatile content with deft hands that captures the zeitgeist of the last few years. Read Full Review
Morgan seems ready to make another big move at the end of the issue, furthering his push for respectability, and this title continues to be the crown jewel of the new Vertigo line. Read Full Review
Overall, American Carnage #5 is an excellent issue, which pushes our protagonists to the edge. The story by Hill is exceptional. The art by the creative team is astounding. Altogether, a story that gets even murkier. Read Full Review
While Wynn Morgan isn't a perfect analogue of Trump, he does feel perfectly suited to a world where Trump is President. And while American Carnage #5 isn't a documentary, there are enough elements here to challenge the reader to not look away when confronted with the reality of America today. Read Full Review
American Carnage brings in another layer to what's already a complicated series about race and crime. Read Full Review
I really did not like this issue. The immediate turn off is the art which I think is weak. There's nothing in terms of character or story that I find compelling. There's some potential in the concepts but it's not going anywhere. Read Full Review
A good issue again! Stop it comic, you’re confusing me with your interesting, complicated characters and realistic viewpoints!
This was a really good issue. I think despite its slow start, this series has really come into its own. I also like how the characters continue to break the stereotypes that so many "politically conscious" comics continue to use. If you're going to tackle complicated issues, you can't just simplify them and that's what the stereotypes do.
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