The Mission #5

Written by Jon Heober and Erich Hoeber
Art by Werther Dell'Edera

I really haven't seen this series get much love on the internet, and that's a huge mistake, as The Mission is continuing to evolve into one of the most interesting comics that I read every month.  Basically, this successful business and family man named Paul has been recruited into a mysterious war between the forces of good and evil by a man named Gabriel.

So far, Paul has killed a couple of people, stolen an ancient artifact, and had to lie to his wife and employers repeatedly.  Now, having lost the artifact he stole last issue, having been threatened with divorce from his wife and the loss of his job, Paul decides to stop following Gabriel's instructions.  What he doesn't know, however, is that there will be serious consequences to his decision for both himself and his children.

I like the way the Hoeber's write the scene in the doctor's office where Paul learns just what will happen if he doesn't continue with his mission.  His arrogance at knowing his fate disappears completely once his children enter the equation.  Dell'Edera draws the scene wonderfully.

The Mission really has my interest right now.  We know so little about the nature of the war that Paul has become involved in, and why he was chosen.  I appreciate that we have been seeing things from his perspective alone, and look forward to having more revealed as the series continues.  If you are looking for a new, intelligent and taut thriller, you should give this series a try.