This issue was a tall order, with Yost and Burnham under the gun to start the process of wrapping up this series' loose ends in a way that didn't feel rushed. But, they really managed to pull that rabbit from the hat, even if we're still left with few answers.
I thought that the authors' use of Kaine's confession to the priest was an excellent way to start the issue, in no small part because it drew attention to the fact that Kaine didn't run (as the priest notes) after the events of last issue. Continuing on the theme of Kaine facing the consequences of his actions (past and present), he also surrenders to Wally, admitting to the crimes that Wally discovers that he committed in the wake of Donald's evisceration at the hands of Ana Kraven. Yost and Burnham initially reward Kaine for these acts of maturity by using Aracely's ability to read minds to show Kaine that Wally doesn't really blame him; he's just acting from his grief over Donald's condition. Of course, given the way the issue ends, I'm not sure if Kaine's going to get that lucky again.
The only moment that I initially thought felt rushed was Kaine falling into bed with Annabelle, given how long that we've waited for that moment. However, Yost and Burnham don't disappoint, revealing that it wasn't Annabelle with whom Kaine slept, but some mysterious figure. But, before we can get to the bottom of that mystery, Zoe re-appears in Kaine's life...with an RPG that she uses to blow up his penthouse. I feel like next issue is going to be depressing as Hell.
**** (four of five stars)
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