This was freaking fantastic. While volume 4 remains the highlight of the series this is damn good.

So as you know by now Marcus is back. That didn't gel with me last volume because I LOVED his death so I didn't want him to return. However, reading him in this made me realize how much I missed him. I'm glad the series still shines the light on the new kids, giving them more romantic problems, and more growing pains, but we get enough about Marcus, Maria, and even the past of Saya in this volume. However when Viktor and his crew are on Marcus tracks everything goes to hell, as only Deadly Class can be.

Good: The art is still amazing. The fights are some of the best drawn ever and the facial expressions bring a lot of emotion to the table. The tales all feel well made and for a reason. New love is started and it's a great relaxing chapter. The meet of the old students and new works really well. Love how flawed so many characters are yet they are all so interesting. Saya's background is both horrifying and fully engaging.

Bad: Maybe the romance chapter felt a little long. That's about it.

I loved this volume almost as much as 4. This series is a roll and right now it's one of the best in the business. A 4.5 out of 5.