Creative Team – Stephanie Phillips(writer). Alessandro Miracolo & Marco Renna(artists). David Curiel(color artist). VC’s Cory Petit(letterer). Yasmine Putri(cover artist). Elizabeth Torque & Federico Blee, Jan Bazaldua & Edgar Delgado, Marguerite Sauvage, Miguel Mercado(variant cover artists).
Published by Marvel Entertainment
Catch up with Phoenix #4 here!
Attacked from all angles
When we last left Jean in Phoenix #4, she was fighting Gorr the God Butcher who summoned her. While they fought, they were unaware that the Galactic Council was observing, but were they the only ones watching? Turns out they were not the only ones, for a higher power was watching. This higher power has been watching Jean and the Phoenix Force for quite some time, and feels that Jean hasn’t reached her full potential.
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Meanwhile, the Galactic Council have seen all they need to see to establish that they feel Jean is a threat and something needs to be done about her. With Perrikus creating an alliance with the Galactic Council, it seems Jean has no supporters. Even Adani has her chance to show Jean how she really feels about her after choosing her own path thanks to Perrikus. So, what does this all mean for Jean? Honestly, I’m not sure but you can bet I’m excited to find out.
The Writing
Something I love about this Phoenix run is that you really can’t guess what’s going to happen next. After reading Phoenix #4, I really thought I knew what was coming, but that is absolutely not true. Stephanie Phillips does an excellent job keeping you on your toes with Jean. She also has an impressive talent of bringing in unexpected characters and blending them into the story perfectly without them feelings like they’re shoehorned.
The Art
The artwork is simply stunning! Throughout Phoenix #5, each panel feels larger than life. The artwork of the Phoenix run has been beautiful but I would say this issue is the best of the run so far. Without giving too much away, the first few pages are feasts for the eyes. Once you pick up the comic and start reading you’ll see why I say that. Another home run for the artists!
9.2/10
This article was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes podcast! If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of Phoenix #5, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!
