DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6, from Dynamite Comics on 8/30/23, ends the mini-series with a battle against Moak’s pursuing forces and the possibility of a new alliance with the Kangaroo Men.
The Details
- Written by: Chuck Brown
- Art by: Emiliana Pinna
- Colors by: Ellie Wright
- Letters by: Jeff Eckleberry
- Cover art by: Joseph Michael Linsner (cover A)
- Comic Rating: Teen+
- Cover price: $3.99
- Release date: August 30, 2023
Is DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6 Good?
What the…?! What just happened?!? DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6 doesn’t just end the mini-series. It just ends. There’s no resolution, no closing of an era or a conflict. Practically everything happening to Dejah Thoris is still happening on the last page when the issue simply says ‘The End.’ It’s hard to know what Chuck Brown was thinking when he scripted this miniseries, but it ain’t good.
When last we left Dejah Thoris and her Martian friends, King Aratok of the Kangaroo Men took a hard stance against fighting because to do so would violate the treaty against the Man Eaters, a treaty that keeps the Kangaroo Men as cattle. Now, the Prince fights to defend his people against Moak’s forces and the Man Eaters, choosing hope over submission.
And that’s it, which is a bizarre head-scratcher. Chuck Brown sets up a scenario where Helium is overthrown by Moak and the Kaldanes, forcing Dejah Thoris to flee. Dejah goes on a journey to escape and find allies, and then the mini-series ends. Moak is still in charge, Dejah is still on the run, and the citizens of Helium are surrounded. Again, what the…?!
What’s great about DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6? The Kangaroo Men learn a valuable life lesson, leading to a positive change in their status quo. That’s about the only good thing you can say about the finale.
What’s not so great about DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6? Fundamentally, Chuck Brown either didn’t have a story to tell, or his plotting didn’t match whatever idea he pitched to Dynamite. Without inside knowledge of how this series was put together, the best we can say is that it never should have gone to print. The character work is not consistent with established characters, the plot (if you can call it that) goes nowhere, the pacing is random, and the ending is terrible.
How’s the art? Not great, but slightly improved over the previous issues. It’s clear from this series that Emiliana Pinna is not ready to handle a solo series. That’s the harshest criticism we can give, but our first responsibility is to the readers, so we have to call it as we see it. This artwork is simply not good enough for this property or this publisher, and we’ll just leave it at that.
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What’s DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6 About?
[SPOILERS AHEAD – Click here if you just want the score without spoilers]
Check out our DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #5 review to find out what happened when Dejah Thoris tried to convince the Kangaroo Men to join her fight.
We begin with the battle in progress. Dejah Thoris and the Prince ride a gigantic bird of prey to swoop down on the Man Eaters, the great white apes, and the Kaldanes spider swarm. King Aratok is determined to not join the fight for fear of breaking the treaty with the Man Eaters, but a fortuitous tremor knocks down a soldier of his ancestors, and the King takes the (hamfisted) hint.
Dejah and the Prince, along with their allies, defeat the first wave of attackers, but they know more are coming. Meanwhile, Moak is furious that Dejah has survived, so he sends Lord Dorgon to capture her but warns him to keep his loyalty to Moak intact.
We conclude the issue with nothing.
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Final Thoughts
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DEJAH THORIS (VOL. 4) #6 is a bizarre ending to a bizarre mini-series that ultimately goes nowhere and accomplishes nothing. Truly, the series just ends with Dejah Throis still on the run and Helium in Moak’s control. It’s clear Chuck Brown didn’t have a story, and Emiliana Pinna’s art is too inadequate to lead a series.
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