As the group moves forward in the strange Norse God realm, they are forced to face more truths about themselves. Adela must really look inside herself and dig deep to just survive. This leads to a little weird alliance of sorts with Fred of all people. The group then gets invited to a feast at the Hall of Frigga, but the Hall isn’t exactly what they thought it would be, and the feast is also not what they expected.
Odin #5 - 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
Credit: Tiny Onion/Image Comics
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WRITING:
This issue continues to take us down the weird and mystical land that the Odinists find themselves in. Marguerite Bennett & James Tynion IV continue to push the envelope on what is happening in this crazy story. The fever dream world gives way to the emotional and physical horror within. The fact that the scarier parts of the story are not the body horror elements, but rather the deep introspective horror that every character must face on this messed up journey. This issue in particular looks like the issue where Adela is finally getting lost in what is going on. Up to this point no matter how crazy the story has played out she has kept her morals and humanity. Now, it appears that she is in full survival mode, so she is not clinging to the group, but rather she is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure her personal survival. Coupling this with what is going on in the world around them is making this story really heat up.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue is stunning and really stands out in every way possible. Letizia Cadonici takes this crazy horror story and makes it look absolutely beautiful. The Norse God realm looks stunning and fitting of a land of the God’s. The character designs fit into this space perfectly and feel like they are part of the greater world. Cadonici even takes the absurd setting of the feast at the Hall of Frigga and makes it feel like it belongs in this land despite it’s clearly being out of place. Cadonici also doesn’t shy away with the horror as we are treated to one of the best body horror scenes in all of horror in this issue. Jordie Bellaire brings her unique and very original color design to this story, and it fits the artwork like a glove. The color choices bring another layer of beauty to the art and make every panel stand out. Lastly, Tom Napolitano’s lettering gives the reader a clear path to the story, well blending perfectly into the artwork. This art team is creating such a beautiful and odd world that makes it hard for you to not stop and look at each page in awe.
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Final Thoughts:
Odin #5 pulls readers deeper into its strange world, where the fight to survive is becoming just as unsettling as the horrors surrounding the group. Adela’s shifting priorities and her unexpected alliance with Fred give this issue an emotional edge, while the feast at the Hall of Frigga keeps the story wonderfully unpredictable. Add in Cadonici’s haunting artwork, Bellaire’s striking colors, and Napolitano’s seamless lettering, and you have an issue that is as beautiful as it is disturbing. If you’ve been following this twisted journey, pick up Odin #5 and see how far Adela is willing to go to survive.
FINAL GRADE: 8.6/10
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