This week was a great week for Vertigo. First, we got COLLIDER, which I really loved (Jen is reviewing it later), then we get another amazing issue of THE WAKE. It's Vertigo Christmas today and you're a fool not to take part. This particular issue of THE WAKE was great. Murphy's art is amazing, and Snyder's story is fantastic. If you aren't buying one of these books, then you're crazy. There's no reason not to be reading the WAKE, unless you're a big scaredy-cat (reverse psychology). Read Full Review

While it may sound hyperbolic, The Wake is as close to an ideal comic book as I've come across. The text and visuals come together in an unsettling sort of harmony, while the tightly paced plot is guaranteed to pull you under. Read Full Review

As close to delivering the visceral fear of a horror film in a comic as you can get, Snyder and Murphy work in perfect unison to produce a top-notch sci-fi thriller with actual scientific thought behind it. Read Full Review

The horror element sneaks up on you by presenting one distressing occurrence only to wake up from the nightmare and into more terrifying reality. The pacing of these moments are well executed and Sean Murphy's artwork makes it all click. If you're not on The Wake bandwagon yet, please jump on right now because it is a suspense filled ride you will not want to miss. Read Full Review

With three issues down, its safe to say The Wake just keeps getting better. Given the ever-expanding central plot, along with the many snapshots of past and future found throughout the series, there are a number of interesting directions the creative team could take with this one. Its a deep story which is incredibly well-written, and so many intriguing points have been revealed. Aside from all of the required plot-building previously needed to tell this fantastic tale, The Wake #3 manages to be one of the most suspenseful and immersive books Ive come across in some time. Read Full Review

"The Wake" came to me as a completely unexpected story as an unknown quantity, save for the talented creative team, which enables Snyder and Murphy to hit the reader with surprises. There's no shortage of surprises, stunning scenes and gasp-worthy moments in "The Wake" #3. Snyder and Murphy have completely caught readers up with this adventure, hook, line and sinker. This is every bit as captivating as Snyder's work on "American Vampire," but the depth of the story is still shallow enough to be easily approachable for readers looking for a good story with a terrifying edge. Read Full Review

When you get into a horror story, of any kind, you expect there to be bloodshed and for characters to die. The third issue in this series delivers that extremely well. Snyder is looking to top this issue with the next one based on the surprising cliffhanger. Overall, you can't get a better horror comic these days. I recommend checking this out. Read Full Review

The Wake is one of those books that makes me glad that Im not waiting for the trade. Each individual issue has so far been an expertly crafted piece of art, making the wait between issues bittersweet; I cant wait to dive back in a read #3 again, but I know its going to make the wait a whole lot harder. Read Full Review

The art is phenomenally good, taking Murphy's distinctive figures and environments and coupling him with the dream team of Matt Hollingsworth on colours. Just as tightly detailed as the script, the reveal on the final page is ominous, giving us just enough detail to keep us on the edge of our seats for the next month. If you aren't already reading The Wake, then you need to pull your head out of the water and get thee to a comic bookery! Read Full Review

All in all, if you have a craving for a very solid horror comic and you've been jonesing for that fix since "American Vampire" went on hiatus, you should be picking this up. Snyder is not only as good as ever, but the structure of "The Wake"'s issues mean that he's even better than usual here. And, unless you somehow dislike his art, Murphy is as jaw-droppingly attentive to detail here as always and the issue is worth it for his art alone. Read Full Review

Overall, The Wake #3 is an issue that really advances the plot of the story, while not answering many questions. The detail in the background “stories” adds an exciting element to this world. With a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and art that flows from panel to panel, The Wake is going to be talked about for a while. Read Full Review

After slowing down a bit last issue, this one is lighting fast and tense as hell. Besides the whole monologue thing, this issue was great and should pull you right back if you were feeling unsure about the last issue. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

The Wake is quickly becoming one of my favorite current titles. Each issue ramps up the thrills and the scare tactics leaving you terrified, but wanting more. Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy have created something special here. The characters feel genuine, the plot is fascinating, and the pacing is simply perfect. Read Full Review

So now that Snyder has seemingly beat the critics at addressing his own faults, where does he have left to go? Id presumably say nowhere but up but thats never true in comics. Old habits die hard, and one can easily slip into those old habits or formulas (like Die Hard sequels). However, as a (particularly selfish) reader and critic, I expect Snyder to get better and better, and never fluster or fall down lest my jaded cynicism get the best me. Its a steep mountain to climb (undersea rig?) but Im sure Snyder, Murphy, Hollingsworth, and Fletcher will be able to make it to the top, section by section. Read Full Review

With Snyder and Murphy at the helm, this is shaping up to be a very engrossing story if one has been following it so far. While this particular book may hold up on it's own, it's not advisable, as having the previous two books enhance the overall story. Snyder definitely knows what he's doing as a writer and partners up well with Murphy who seems to really understand the mood and ambiance Snyder is going for. This is a great series to follow. Overall, the Wake #3 earns three and a half stars out of five. Read Full Review

. . $3, 20pgs. D- cover. Too many damn ADS! . . . Things take more shape in this issue, which launches into the most action and intensity we have seen so far. An excellent job by Scott Snyder who 'got me' once or twice. i wasn't too surprised by the ending, but its a great sign of things to come! Murphy is killing it with his style here and i look forward to more. Hollingsworth's colors seem quite pulpy this issue, or flat depending on your view,but it serves the feel of the book. This series is definitely getting interesting. I only hope they reduce the ADs, as that is probably what will harm my buying Vertigo in the future. A great series is brewing, and its not too late to jump in!