This volume delves even deeper into this magical world, creating new beings and characters, with new definitions of the world of magic. Once again, Mark Millar's fast-paced and impactful narrative impresses and leaves you wanting more.
The ending of this installment will leave you breathless and possibly heartbroken.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Art of The Magic Order Volume 3
Compared to previous volumes, the art is more organic and full of detail in the different textures, offering us a different and colorful vision of magic, necessary to take us to new corners of this universe. It's art with a very defined style from the artist, sometimes with a dreamlike quality.
Rating 5 out of 5
Plot: The Magic Order Volume 4
This is a complex family drama where the line between family and enemy becomes blurred. It's so surprising that it surpasses Succession or The Sopranos in tension and suspense, as everything unfolds in a brilliantly adorned universe filled with mind-blowing enchantments. Every other page reveals a shocking and deadly spell. The action, catastrophes, and betrayals that occur in this single installment are relentless.
Cordelia's journey toward redemption concludes in this volume, where she ventures into strange worlds. All the arcs from the four volumes are perfectly tied up, preparing us for a fifth and final book that promises to be heartbreaking. The revelations and everything related to Uncle Edgar are mind-blowing.
Rating 5 out of 5
Art The Magic Order Volume 4
Dike Ruan brings another layer of artistry to this fantastic saga, incorporating a subtle manga influence while adding dynamism and stunning angles, highlighting the theatricality of the spells.
Rating 5 out of 5
Plot The Magic Order Volume 5
The Order is attacked by the mysterious Fellowship of the Bell, led by the chilling Samuel Mott. They need to perform an incredibly wicked ritual involving a bell, but to do so, they need Cordelia to be distracted, so they put a price on her head.
Cordelia is constantly attacked by various magical assassins, and she has little time left, as she is cursed because she invoked a forbidden spell using Orichalcum (Read Volume 1). But she is not alone; she places her complete trust in the sorcerer Clyde, who is tormented by demons residing within him. His powers are immense and surpass those of any other warlock.
This conclusion plays heavily on hope and the impossibility of facing an adversary who is several steps ahead in their plan.
The magical battle sequences in this volume are AMAZING.
Mark Millar unleashes his creativity once again in this installment, embellishing the story with brilliant and original spells and magical techniques to tell this tale that spectacularly concludes this saga. Everything connects perfectly with the other four volumes, showcasing Cordelia's story of redemption and overcoming adversity. Every loose end is explained, and it becomes clear that everything was part of a brilliant plan.
This collection includes all the variant covers from The Magic Order Volume 5 #1-6.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Art The Magic Order Volume 5
With detailed and highly dynamic art, Matteo manages to capture the world of mystery, magic, and terror that Millar has built upon the solid foundations of a universe where several artists have left their powerful mark. The color palette creates a balance between warm and cool colors in mesmerizing transitions.
Rating 5 out of 5
