ODIN #3 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)

The nightmarish fever dream continues, and it gets even more strange. Following Robert’s sacrifice the rest of the group is still trying to figure out what’s happening in this forest. Making things even more crazy and strange is Fred’s role in all of this. Will the group make it to see another day, or will their flock continue to dwindle?

Odin #3 - Written By Marguerite Bennett & James Tynion IV – Art By Letizia Cadonici – Colors By Jordie Bellaire – Letters By Tom Napolitano – Edited By Steve Foxe & Eric Harburn - Published By Tiny Onion/Image Comics

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***POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING***

STORY OVERVIEW:

After Robert sacrificed himself in the fire the group is a little more freaked out than they were. Only until Fred reveals that Robert was Roberto and wasn’t truly one of them. The mere suggestion of any non-Aryan and the group goes into their racist talking points. Adela thinks she may be able to talk some sense into the other two girls, but that attempt is futile as even though they don’t agree with each other, their heads are full of this bigotry filled fake Odinism. Meanwhile, Tanner shows what kind of scum and waste he is, as he treats Kaitlyn like complete scum. But Fred starts to tell another one of his tales and life seems to imitate art yet again. But who will the god’s claim this time?

WRITING:

The deeper this issue goes, the more the story feels like it is pulling both the characters and the reader into something that cannot be easily explained. Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV continue to build this series as a nightmarish fever dream, but what makes it work so well is that the confusion never feels careless. Instead, every strange turn, every ugly revelation, and every impossible coincidence feels intentional. The script keeps peeling back layers about the group, their beliefs, and the forest around them, only to reveal that there may be even more hidden underneath. It creates a constant sense of unease because you are never fully sure what is real, what is manipulation, and what may be something far beyond human understanding.

What also stands out is how Bennett and Tynion explore the people inside this group. The issue makes it clear that some of them are cruel and rotten to the core, while others come across as ignorant, weak-willed, or desperate to belong to something bigger than themselves. That distinction makes the horror feel more grounded because it mirrors how hate groups often operate in real life. Their ideology is paper thin, built on fear, resentment, and lies, but it still becomes dangerous when someone knows how to exploit it. Kaitlyn is a strong example of that. There are moments where it seems like she might understand how wrong and absurd everything around her is, but when she is challenged, she falls back in line. That makes her frustrating, but it also makes her believable.

Fred remains the most fascinating and unsettling part of the writing. He is not simply the smartest person in the room; he feels like someone who understands the rules of whatever nightmare they have stepped into. The way his stories seem to echo, predict, or shape what happens around the group makes him feel less like a regular manipulator and more like a possible force of nature. Whether he is a con man, a prophet, a god, a devil, or something even stranger, the issue keeps hinting that his role is much larger than anyone realizes. That mystery gives the writing a sharp hook and makes the book even harder to put down. Bennett and Tynion do an excellent job of using character work, social horror, and supernatural dread together, creating a story that feels disturbing, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue is eerie, and it fits the unsettling tone of the story perfectly. Letizia Cadonici brings a trippy feel to the visuals that really adds to the atmosphere and pulls you deeper into the story. There is an uncomfortable energy running through the pages, where even the quieter character moments feel like something terrible is waiting just outside the panel. Cadonici’s expressions do a lot of heavy lifting, especially as the group becomes more rattled, paranoid, and desperate. You can see the fear, anger, confusion, and cruelty in these characters without the book ever needing to over-explain it. That makes the horror hit harder because the art sells both the supernatural weirdness and the human ugliness at the center of the story.

As the group slips further into chaos, the artwork becomes even more psychedelic and disorienting. The distorted imagery gives the issue a feeling of ritual, hallucination, and nightmare all at once, which matches the way the story keeps blurring the line between myth, manipulation, and reality. Cadonici’s panel work keeps the reader off balance in a great way. Some pages feel claustrophobic and tense, while others open up into bizarre, almost dreamlike visuals that make the forest feel alive and hostile. Her work is fantastic, and it is the kind of art that immediately grabs your attention while also rewarding a closer look at the details. And as good as the linework is, Jordie Bellaire’s colors take it to another level. Her color choices fit the mood beautifully, helping guide your eyes through each panel while making every strange detail pop. The colors give the book a sickly, otherworldly glow that makes the horror feel even more intense. Tom Napolitano’s lettering also does a great job of keeping the story easy to follow as the tone keeps shifting from conversation to panic to mythic storytelling. Altogether, the art team really shines here. Cadonici, Bellaire, and Napolitano create a visual experience that is unsettling, stylish, and completely locked in with the madness of the story.

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Final Thoughts:

Odin #3 continues to unfold as a creepy, strange, and completely absorbing nightmare that keeps pushing further into the rabbit hole. This issue does a great job of making every new reveal feel more disturbing than the last, while still keeping the mystery around Fred, the forest, and the group’s fate gripping. The writing balances social horror, supernatural dread, and character tension in a way that makes the story feel unpredictable without ever feeling random. By the end, it leaves you questioning what is really happening, who is truly in control, and how much worse things can get before anyone finds a way out.

The artwork gives the issue an eerie beauty that makes the horror even more effective, with the visuals feeling just as strange, tense, and disorienting as the story itself. The art team all help make the book feel like something that is constantly shifting under your feet. Together, the creative team delivers one of the most memorable and unsettling issues of the series so far. This series is incredible and should definitely be at the top of everyone’s list when visiting the shop this week.

FINAL GRADE: 9.3/10

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