After three solid issues of building tension, this issue of Solomon Kane is all about action.Kane is probably Robert E. Howard's most unusual hero - a puritan swordsman who fights monsters and demons.
This time around he's up against a Baron who's also a werewolf, not to mention some flying demons and assorted murderous servants.
The story is a bit hard to follow in places, and once again, a quick recap somewhere along the line by writer Scott Allie probably would have made it easier to keep all the players straight. Still, the story rolls along briskly as it heads for the finale next issue.
I do like the artwork by Mario Guevara, though it would be nice to have a little more variety in the "camera angles" - almost every panel is a wide shot or a mid-range shot. It would be nice to have some more close-ups along the way. But that's a minor complaint - the art has a strong period feel to it.
Despite my occasional nitpicks, this has been an entertaining series, and I'm looking forward to the final chapter.
Grade: B
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