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4.0

DMZ finally picks up steam after two good, but not great volumes, I get one I really enjoy.

Matty goes deep undercover to try and find out more information about a terriost group. This chapter gets pretty dark as he has to let terrible things happen to learn more. Betrayal, sex used as a weapon, beatings, and more all occurs here and it's probably one of the more uncomfortable volumes but that was the purpose of it.

I actually enjoyed the plotting in this. Nothing over the top, and a little predictable, but somehow felt more reserved. Not as much cursing, or edgy, and I began to feel horrible for a lot of the characters. The ending hits a homerun with the feels and does a great job of showcasing freedom in a place like this.

Overall, very solid, and pushed it into the great area for me. A 4 out of 5.