After learning his dad is still “alive”, Slade has a giant decision to make. Does he try and save his brother from the attacking mites, or does he learn the ways of the Worldstomper from The Jim? Either way the opening arc will close with a bang.

Bug Wars #6

Written By Jason Aaron – Art By Mahmud Asrar

Colors By Matt Wilson – Letters By Becca Carey

Published By Image Comics

***Minor Spoilers Possible***

The Great Decision

Deep in the Wyrdweb lies the Sylken Akropolis and this is where Slade finds his dad, The Jim. However, his dad is not actually alive and his concise has just been preserved by the Weavers. Jim explains to Slade that his amulet is broken and missing a piece, so it makes its power unstable which can be dangerous. He delivers an offer to Slade as well, as the Weavers will allow Slade to stay there with his dad and train. Although Slade wants to stay, he chooses to go save his brother instead.

By the time Slade gets to the yard, the bugs have already started their attack on Sydney, and it doesn’t look good for him. As Slade joins the fight, he is joined by Wysta who helps Slade in his battle. Wardaddy Qurim witnesses Slade enter the battle with his new armor and weapon, which makes him proclaim the Worldstomper has returned. With this revelation the Beetle Clans now fight on Slade’s side. But even with allies, will this be enough to save his brother?

Stay Away From the Woods

Bug Wars #6 is a fitting conclusion to the first arc of this epic story. Jason Aaron really delivers the action with the War of the Yard. The back-and-forth nature of the battle which at times feels like our hero won’t succeed really makes for some great edge of your seat moments. Couple that with a tremendous tease at the end of the issue that sets up the follow up arc perfectly and you have a fantastic finish.

The art in this issue continues the streak of awesome art that the readers have become accustomed to in this series. Mahmud Asrar brings the war to life with some of the best and brutal fighting scenes. Couple that with the attention of detail and character design and the art really hits a homerun here. Matt Wilson‘s selection of colours enhances the visual impact of the artwork and adds a dynamic quality to the depiction of violence.

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Final Thoughts

Bug Wars #6 sticks the landing completely on the final issue of this initial run. Not only does it bring a satisfactory end to this arc, but it also sets up where we will be going next. If you have not been reading Bug Wars, please get to the LCS and get caught up today.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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