The end of everything is here, and it all comes down to a final battle between the hero, Resurrection Man, and his greatest enemy: himself. In the epic finale, Resurrection Man #6, writer V and artists Mike Perkins and Anand RK deliver a powerful and visually stunning conclusion that will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading.
From the very beginning, this series has been about more than just a guy who can’t die. It’s been an exploration into the meaning of existence itself. The issue starts with a beautiful look back at how the universe began, reminding us that every choice we make and every story we tell creates its own universe. V’s writing perfectly mixes huge, cosmic ideas with a personal touch. The comic constantly reminds us that our own lives, no matter how small they seem, are the center of our own realities. This idea of everything being connected and stories living on forever is a beautiful theme that runs through the entire comic.
The story really heats up when the Phantom Stranger shows up to help our hero, Mitch. Together, they come up with a plan to beat Shesha, Mitch’s evil future self, by trapping him in a time loop. The art shows this prison as a mesmerizing concoction of gears and pieces, made of fears, hopes, and memories, like a snake forever eating its own tail. It’s a concept so big and so well done that it’s hard to put into words.
The final fight with the Gashadokuro is another highlight. The world-eater is no longer just a monster; he’s a tragic figure who is eternally starving, no matter how much he eats. His simple, polite request, “May I devour you?” is a moment of brilliant and chilling writing.
The art in this issue is simply incredible. Anand RK, a truly gifted artist, delivers some of his most memorable pages ever. There’s a powerful image of Mitch Shelley ripping the skin from his body to show a complex mix of golden gears and cogs underneath. It’s a raw and beautiful visual that perfectly blends the grotesque with the intricate.
Mike Spicer’s colors are just as impressive. When the Phantom Stranger shows up, his signature blue shades create a powerful, otherworldly presence against the cosmic background. The grand visual of the gold of the Samsara clashing with the dark purplish-blue of the Gashadokuro is breathtaking. The entire creative team works together perfectly to bring this cosmic tale to life.
In its final pages, the comic gets deeply philosophical. After Mitch dies, we see him as a reader, flipping through the black pages of his own story. This moment of self-awareness is followed by a stunning sequence of a new universe beginning, with RK’s art capturing the mesmerizing details of a new cosmos forming.
The story ends just like it began, with a meteor landing on Earth and the appearance of Mitch Shelley and Vandal Savage, starting the cycle over again. It’s a powerful and cyclical conclusion that reinforces the main theme: life and death are two sides of the same coin. Even when facing inevitable death, there’s always the promise of life and a new beginning.
Resurrection Man #6 is a magical, thought-provoking experience that makes you think about your own place in the universe. It shows that even an immortal being, given endless chances at new beginnings, can look back with regret and a wish to do things over. It’s a feeling we can all relate to, reminding us that no matter how many times we get a second chance, what truly matters is the journey and the choices we make along the way.
‘Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma’ #6 Review: The End is Only the Beginning
Resurrection Man #6 is a magical, thought-provoking experience that makes you think about your own place in the universe. It shows that even an immortal being, given endless chances at new beginnings, can look back with regret and a wish to do things over. It’s a feeling we can all relate to, reminding us that no matter how many times we get a second chance, what truly matters is the journey and the choices we make along the way.
