This volume marks an end to the current storyline. There isn’t a recap on what has gone before but you are able to pick up clues and reminders if you have forgotten everything.

It feels very bitty. There is an alien invasion, a drug problem and then the conclusion of the ‘nukes’ storyline. It’s almost as if Harris wasn’t sure how much longer he had.

The ending is dramatic and would be a good place to leave the series or start again on a new storyline. There aren’t the big environmental or sociological themes that have come before but more focus on going out with a bang. This has been a good run.

The art has been consistent all the way through and it is great to see such a unique and appropriate style. The cover is an homage to Iron Maiden’s The Trooper which sadly looks too clunky.

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This quirky and unique little story continues in pretty much the same vein. It can’t match the novelty of the first volume but does have a few surprises.

Things aren’t as tight as the initial work and it does suffer from the ‘difficult second album’ syndrome. As well as environmental politics Harris tries to squeeze in Human Rights issues too and that dilutes the sharp insight that impressed us before.

The art is still just as bold. The unique undersea locations provide some fresh angles and the colours, reminiscent of Morning Glories, are as vibrant as ever.

There is enough to hold your interest and see what the third volume has to offer.

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