[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers]
Writer: Marguerite Bennett
Artist: Siya Oum
Summary
The final chapter of the BOMBSHELLS epic begins! An invasion from beyond the stars comes crashing down upon a world at war, and all must unite before everything humanity is, and was, and could be, is lost—forever!
Positives
In the first few pages, the reader gets a recap of every major event that has happened in this book since its genesis, as well as giving a way forward for new readers. We also catch up with Supergirl, whose Russian roots in this timeline serves to further her country’s strength in the war.
The appearance of the Joker is presented as an evil spirit awoken, and he looks to be the biggest villain the Bombshells have ever taken on. Lastly, the heartbreaking death of a cherished character ends this installment, signaling the weight of the future before the book ultimately ends.
Negatives
There are no negatives worth mentioning in this issue.
Verdict
Buy, as this book shows the reader the casualties of war by furnishing those mortalities in beloved long-time characters.
