Comic Book Review - Eve #5

Rob reviews Eve #5...

This week sees Eve's journey reach its end, and what a ride it's been. Throughout Victor LaValle's series, we've seen Eve go from computer simulation to the planets saviour. There's been plenty of trials and tribulations along the way - with a few twists and turns too. So as we bid adieu to Eve and her world, does it end with a bang or a whimper? 

The main theme running throughout Eve is how mankind treats its home. It's quite a hot topic at the moment with global warming being at the forefront of a lot of media coverage. Naturally, Eve's world has a somewhat sci-fi take on the subject, but the reality is that if we continue to exploit our planet, our reality could be much worse. LaValle had certainly brought the topic over well and Eve's story does certainly raise quite a few what-if questions. 

One thing I've praised all along this story is how LaVelle has built his world and fully realised each character within. We've seen Eve deal with quite the weight of responsibility, as well as dealing with a pretty big revelation. There's also been Wexler, who's also had its journey that's seen the robot go from Eve's protector to her possible killer, and then something more. Each primary character has had so much depth put into them - along with the world - Eve could have run for a few more issues, without running out of things to explore. 

And that's my only real concern with this issue. While it certainly ties up the loose ends it all seems rather quick. I won't spoil the details of the story, but Eve goes from opening the vault to planet-saving within a couple of pages. I would love to see Eve return for another run as there's a time-jump within this issue, that could easily expand upon the current story as well as build upon its future. But whether BOOM! Studios and Victor LaValle will is a question for another time. 

Much like the writing, the art has been consistent throughout too. This issue takes it somewhat further as Jo Mi-Gyeong and Brittany Peer start to bring life back into their desolate world. Aside from spaceships, I'm always drawn to good water art, and Mi-Gyeong and Peer create some beautiful water art. The scenes with the vault are filled with plenty of greens which give it quite a haunting feeling, this then changes as we're treated to a full page of the facility leaping from its watery grave. There's also plenty of small detail too such as the brightness of nearby computers casting a glow onto Eve, to the monstrous design of Wexler that's complete with armour plating - and later stitches. 

All in all, Eve #5 is a fitting end to the overall journey. Whilst it does certainly seem a bit of a rushed ending, LaValle has tied up most of the loose ends, whilst leaving a couple of threads open. As with previous works, LaVelle brings plenty of character and world-building which has remained consistent throughout. There's a lot to love about Eve and her world, and I'm hoping we get to revisit it soon. 

Rating 8/10 

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