HUNT. KILL. REPEAT. #5, from Mad Cave Studios on 7/26/23, recounts the legend of Medusa as a loving wife turned horrific monster and possibly the only ally that can help Artemis defeat Zeus.
The Details
- Written by: Mark London
- Art by: Francesco Archdiacono, Marc Deering
- Colors by: Lee Loughridge
- Letters by: Rus Wooton
- Cover art by: Ryan Kincaid
- Comic Rating: Mature
- Cover price: $3.99
- Release date: July 26, 2023
Is It Good?
Mark London did it again. We previously praised London’s urban fantasy series for capitalizing on the rule of making every issue about one big idea. In HUNT. KILL. REPEAT. #5 takes that rule to heart by introducing a new-but-familiar character and establishing how her power will affect the rapidly approaching fight to come. In short, this issue is a winner.
When last we left Artemis and Hephaestus, she rescued her uncle from the Underworld while Hermes paid a painful price for disobedience to Zeus. Now, Artemis seeks out an all-powerful weapon, Hermes’s mortal wife, cursed by Zeus for her unfaithfulness, Medusa, to join the fight against the god who cursed her to eternal suffering.
What’s great about this issue? Practically everything. London’s pacing, plot structure, emotional depth, and gut-punching drama work on every level. In one issue, London delivers a clear (with slight revisions) origin story for Medusa, brings that legend into the present conflict, and creates a painful twist that escalates Artemis’s motivation to defeat her father.
What’s not so great about this issue? Realistically, not much. Any issues you could point out are minuscule nitpicks at best.
How’s the art? Fantastic. Francesco Archdiacono, Marc Deering, and Lee Loughridge deliver bright, bold, entrancing art with memorable character designs and powerful action. As a bonus, the art team came up with a captivating design for Medusa that captures her legendary essence but gives her form a monstrous upgrade.
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What’s It About?
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Check out our HUNT. KILL. REPEAT. #4 review to find out how Artemis and Heph rescued Hermes.
We begin with a flashback to the early days in Olympus on the wedding day of Hermes and Medusa. Medusa and Artemis are sisterly friends, and everyone agrees the occasion is destined to be a happy one. Unfortunately, one of the gods intends to make the wedding night a tragic one.
After eating a poisoned apple, Medusa’s senses and visions are distorted such that she enjoys marital bliss with a man who hasn’t Hermes. When Zeus finds out, he drags Medusa away to assume her eternal role as a hideous monster.
Now, Artemis ignores Hermes’s warnings and descends a tunnel into the bowels of the city where Medusa lies in wait. Artemis tries to convince Medusa to help her, but Medusa is too enraged to listen and attacks.
We conclude the issue with a frantic climb, sneak attacks, a deadly choice, and corrupted love.
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Final Thoughts
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HUNT. KILL. REPEAT. #5 delivers a winning tale about Artemis’s attempt to acquire a new ally in a monster and former friend, Medusa. London’s writing execution and sense of storytelling is top-notch, and the art team’s output is outstanding.
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