Nexus Archives Volume 5 (v. 5)
These 1987 stories see intergalactic executioner Nexus overcome family loyalties to confront his uncle, who leads an antitechnology cult, then journey to the planet Guccis for a gathering of interplanetary assassins; get involved, against his better judgment, in a rebel uprising; and--in his most daring act--defy his ex, Ursula, by sneaking onto her planet to visit his twin daughters. Unfortunately, originalNexusartist Steve Rude disappears after two of the seven issues collected here, and although the various "guest artist" replacements, including a pre-HellboyMike Mignola, are game, they only confirm how integral Rude's sleek illustrations are to the series' distinctiveness.Gordon FlaggCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved