Just like the last volume, I was teetering towards a 3, but then those last two issues happened.

So the first half is more world building. Actually the most so far, with Hickman's famous big ass charts explaining everything. On top of that we get little more story of Death and his next move as well as what the Horseman and the leaders of the different nations will do. Then the last two issues focus on Babylon and his adventures to become a independent warrior!

The first half didn't grab my attention much. I like world building but felt too heavy at times. However, the 2nd half kicks in, and it's fantastic. Great dialogue, building babylon (The beast) into such a interesting character who is learning everything of the outside world. On top of that the art stays goddamn amazing.

Overall some great stuff in the later half makes me give this a 4 out of 5.