In the wake of slaying Deadcrawl, Grendrid's henchman, Briar and her companions have become quite the band of bounty hunters, with a reputation for murder and mayhem that belies their chivalrous intentions.
But overzealous local authorities are not the only foes Briar will face, as Spider hatches a plan that will get them closer than ever to Briar's malevolent fairy godmother-to the castle of Grendrid herself!
Eisner Award-nominated writer, producer, and director Christopher Cantwell (Halt and Catch Fire, Thanos) is joined by rising-star Alex Lins (Hellcat, Crypt of Shadows), continuing this reimagined, unforgettable dark fa more
Despite a long-ish wait, 'Briar' roars back more funny, bloody, and motivated than ever before. Read Full Review
I've been on this book since the first issue and it hasn't managed to lose my interest yet. Issue 5 is the beginning of new chapter of Briar's overall story arc, so new settings and situations are being established. That can sometimes make for slow pacing, but the dialogue between Briar's friends feels real and authentic. What really surprised me this issue was the well times jokes. I found so many moments to be hilarious, all while not losing the serious tone in the background of this story. This a story that absolutely grabs you and keeps you in the moment, while still building something larger in the background. I love it and I can't wait to see what happens to this merry band of misfits going forward! Read Full Review
It was pretty obvious that Briar was being set for a fall given her pontificating throughout the episode, although I think that it played into the subversive nature of the comic so far. Read Full Review
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