Dark Spaces: Wildfire #5
IDW Publishing
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Hayden Sherman
Colors by Ronda Pattison
Letters by Andworld Design
The Rundown: Ma and company learn the truth as an unexpected change could destroy everything and everyone.
Ma and the others have gotten away from the man who was trying to kill them and now they finally realize that Brooks is the one who betrayed them and set them up to die. After discovering what her plan is, they proceed to take out the men and force Brooks to tell them the truth.
With her back to the wall, Brooks tells the crew that they can all still escape and walk away rich. When they exit the house, they all realize the fire is moving quickly. Ma makes a decision that will change everything and will test the loyalty of her crew.
The Story: Snyder brings this story to an impressive, exciting and tension filled conclusion. The series has managed to craft a narrative where the reader cares deeply about the characters and what happens to them and Snyder brilliantly builds on tension throughout the story to a conclusion that is not only exciting, but also inspirational.
The Art: Sherman delivers some beautifully detailed and thrilling art throughout the issue and the final moments of it are visually stunning.