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Kareem Ali 5

The White Suits #4

 

  • The good

    Satisfying conclusion to the series with deliciously rich characters and intense action

  • The bad

    A couple of action sequences felt overly simplistic

  • The ugly

  • The White Suits #4 is the conclusion to the gripping series and picks up with the White Suits defeating Prizrak and Sarah’s ambush and then kidnapping them. Sarah doesn’t have a clue where she’s being led nor does it make her feel better when she’s informed her captors already know she’s with the FBI and it doesn’t concern them. The one holding her, Donald Baker, knows exactly who she is and once worked with her father before killing him. Knowing she has been searching for answers for some time he tells her that he’ll give her all the answers she’s been seeking and why he believes his role is more important than ever. He explains to her the history of the White Suits and how they were created, and his motive now is retribution. When the world changed the White Suits became expendable, and he’s seeking to right that perceived wrong. Meanwhile, Prizrak is being taunted by Darabont, and even though he told Prizrak at the end of last issue that it wasn’t their time for a final confrontation, it was only so he could tell Prizrak the truth of who he was first. The revelation leaves Prizrak reeling, however that was also part of Darabont’s plan because he intends to beat Prizrak to death with his bare hands in one final fight. Prizrak and Sarah have searched for the truth from the beginning, and that led to their partnership but it seems as if that very truth will be responsible for their deaths.

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    I’ve enjoyed this series tremendously and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the final issue to see how things would play out, and it’s been so engrossing that I’ve wanted the answers as much as Sarah and Prizrak. And this issue definitely delivers in that regard, and it’s as impressive and beautifully complex as the entire series has been. If you’ve been enjoying this series then I won’t give any of the answers even though they come at the beginning of the issue because it’s a journey worth waiting for and an experience I won’t take away. Donald Baker isn’t a terribly unique character as he was forged during the Cold War and struggled to find his place in the world once the Berlin Wall fell. However the construction of the White Suits and their history is fascinating, and even if you’ve read many Cold War tales it’s still unique enough to be entertaining. And if you enjoy stories about covert ops and the fallout regarding that then you’ll love this issue. There are a few surprises here as well, and Prizrak’s true identity is one that will have you thinking long after this issue ends. This series hasn’t just been about redemption and second chances but also about how arduous the search for truth can be and those who are willing to accept it, and the actions they take after doing so. Clearly this doesn’t just apply to Prizrak but Sarah’s search for answers regarding her father, and even Donald Baker’s plan for retribution was based on the secrets kept hidden and that impact. And as I’ve mentioned in an earlier review regarding Toby Cypress’ artwork fitting perfectly with this series as the shady nature of the characters were highlighted, another masterful job was done here as the pain, the vindictiveness, and sheer insanity were conveyed on the faces of the characters throughout adding to the engrossing developments. Of course there would be plenty of action in the finale and it was intense despite having to look at a sequence twice to make sure you picked up what occurred, and even the moment where you wonder why didn’t anyone else (spoiler) it’s still satisfying. And as a result I truly hope there’s another series that explores the world of the White Suits down the line because the journey was worth every minute spent reading it.

     

    SUMMARY

    The White Suits #4 is an utterly satisfying conclusion to the thrilling series and all questions are answered as characters and events come full circle. The series started with characters who were anything but one-dimensional and it stays true to that as the character development from the beginning of this series to its conclusion is remarkable, and Prizrak and Sarah become truly memorable characters. I highly recommend White Suits because it never shies away from its material and it’s a riveting tale about espionage, redemption and truth, and it ranks up there with some of the best tales born out of the Cold War and its consequences.

     

    Release Date: 7/2/14

    Writer: Frank Barbiere

    Artist: Toby Cypress

     

  • Rating ( 9.75 )
  • Total score 9.8

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