This is a spoiler free review for the entire series.
I read the first volume of Seven to Eternity when it first came out. It didn’t really stick with me, so I didn’t consider the other volumes a priority when they were released. I owned volume two already for some reason and I bought volumes three & four when I saw them recommended to me on Amazon. Boy, I’m glad I did!
Remender is my favorite comic book writer of all time. I’m used to his writing style. However, StE doesn’t fit quite into my expectations for him.
I’m used to Rick writing very character heavy books. Fear Agent & Deadly Class will both sit on my top five list until the end of time for that very reason. However, I think this series really highlights Remender’s ability at worldbuilding.
But this story that started out a testament to worldbuilding quickly became a character study for a hero & a villain that were both more than meets the eye. Neither likable, but both understandable. All other character simply existing as plot devices, these two became sentient beings that simply drew on your curiosities.
The worldbuilding, the character studies, & the incredible art by Opeña (Seriously, somebody get this man on a Green Lantern book ASAP!) make this for a very worthwhile read!