Review: ‘Exploit’ #4 Is Not Quite Journalistic Thriller

Writers Tim Leong and Laura Hudson are responsible for creating a relatively decent final script. One of the strengths of the script is that a lot of the minor characters from previous issues are getting moments to shine. Although this requires Leong and Hudson to limit the amount of time the main characters get to resolve their respective arcs. Thus, the two writers are putting more focus on the macro level of storytelling when it comes to concluding the narrative. This also results in a debatable level of satisfaction each reader may feel after reading all four issues. Nevertheless, those readers who enjoy a story that has echoes in the narrative should find enjoyment if reading all the installments. Unfortunately, those who absolutely hate it when a tale deviates from its original premise will certainly not find this series pleasing.

Artist Emiliana Pinna and colorist Rebecca Good are providing better visuals for this final issue than what is in the prior one. Pinna is able to stay on model with the character designs with very few deviations. Whereas, in the third issue, this is a larger problem to the point that it is beyond jarring to see. Pinna even executes easier-to-follow page layouts than in the second issue. Not to mention, there is a lot of dynamic action even for the simpler scenes, such as when certain characters have to distract others. As for Good’s coloring, it is fine enough to at least be enjoyable, though the palette could arguably have a better selection. Still, Good does a relatively good job with skin pigmentation.

Letterer Frank Cvetkovic is definitely doing a great job with positioning all the word balloons, text boxes, and anchors. Cvetkovic is also able to make the scenes with overabundant text fit the panels without losing a lot of art.

Exploit #4 is out on Wednesday, 24th June, from Madcave Studios.