Review: Nemesis Forever #4
From Dark Horse Comics
Things take a turn in this latest issue from Dark Horse Comics - check out Nemesis Forever #4.
Nemesis has been captured by the German authorities and the high priests in his Satanic sect tell him that his destiny is to die in what will be his final mission, unless he makes a deal with their master and rules this world forever. Can he TRUST them?
by Mark Millar (Author), Matteo Scalera (Cover Art, Artist), Giovanna Niro (Colorist), Clem Robins (Letterer)
For a book with so many moving parts, Nemesis Forever #4 remains remarkably easy to get into and genuinely enjoyable to read. At this stage in the story, Nemesis finds himself trapped by the German agency, and there are several sharp, almost tongue-in-cheek comments about their reputation for efficiency as he begins working his way out of yet another impossible bind. What really stands out here is the contrast between his outward confidence and the private doubts gnawing at him. That inner commentary adds another layer to the character and sets up his next moves in a way that feels both tense and thoughtful.
Meanwhile, the mole within his organisation is handling her own delicate situation. With a baby on the way, everything she does carries an extra charge of anxiety and urgency. Her predicament becomes all the more gripping as she inches closer to figuring out what the Super Villain’s real plan may be. Her chapters add a very human tension that complements Nemesis’s larger-than-life theatrics.
Back with Nemesis, though, the story turns toward a potential deal he seems ready to strike—a deal meant to guarantee his legacy and survival. But the question hangs heavy: is this truly a bargain he can make, and if he does, what sort of fallout will it bring? The issue layers scheme upon scheme, suggesting that nothing is exactly what it seems and that Nemesis may be playing a deeper, far more complicated game than anyone expects.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this issue. It rockets forward with action and momentum, but then deliberately slows down toward the end, letting the tension thicken as we witness the response to Nemesis’s demands and the inevitable pushback. Will his gambit work? At this point, I’m not convinced, which makes the wait for the next instalment all the more exciting.
The artwork ties everything together beautifully. It nails the chaotic energy of the action sequences, the quieter character beats, and the darker, more sinister tones of the deals being struck in the shadows. Every page reinforces the atmosphere that the writing is building.
All in all, an excellent issue—fast, tense, stylish, and layered with intrigue. It continues to build on the series’ strengths while setting up even bigger payoffs.
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