The third arc of Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's Arthurian epic continues to impress just as much as the first two. The art's still top notch, the humour's on point, and the story shows no sign of slowing down. I was worried that O&F would fall prey to Boom!'s usual 12 issues and done type deal, but it looks like we're in for the long haul, and I couldn't be happier.

4.5 starsProbably my favorite of the series so far. I enjoyed vol 2’s diversion into a different English myth, but also felt it confused the narrative drive that vol1 set up, so I’m glad to see vol3 focused so entirely on Arthurian stories again. And wow are there a bunch of new Arthurian bits brought in here in interesting (and visually stunning) ways; thankfully they all cohere nicely, and pretty much exhaust the named knights that I’m familiar with. The reveal of the knight Bors (and his plac...

5* for decapitating boris johnson

'One for sorrow...' Volume 3 of Once & Future and it's really heating up now. This book, with its wonderful mix of Arthurian legend, Beowulf and 21st Century Britain, is rapidly becoming my favourite comicbook in my monthly haul... and I probably shouldn't say this but I found that ending very cathartic so a big thank you to the whole creative team for that one! Oh, and for the dragon-lovers out there, and I know you're there, there's a really great dragon in this volume. Great stuff!There's

"The stories become legends when everyone knows them and when everyone believes in them the legends become real"The best way to describe this volume as we finally understand what happening and yeah its kind of a RPG except as you take on a role, you then have to fulfill it as it becomes a reality and here we see whatever happened to Mary/Elaine and how it came to be that she had Galahas and yeah fun twist and then the thing with Rose vs Green knight which was so good and I love the concept and i...

With the tone and direction fully established through the previous two story arcs, this latest volume embraces its action-packed and zany story-telling with more classic references while pushing its cast into unconventional and over-the-top adventures.Let there be more chaos!Yours truly,Lashaan | Blogger and Book ReviewerOfficial blog: https://bookidote.com/

Duncan, Rose and Granny Bridgette face more nightmarishly warped Arthurian legends - it’s the Green Knight, Lancelot and Galahad’s turns - as Merlin continues his plan to take the Grail and return Arthur to the throne of England… with bloody consequences! Once & Future is an ok series but it’s gotten a little too action heavy in this third book for its own good. I didn’t mind it so much in the second book with Grendel and co. but it’s pushing it a bit to have another book of the gang fighting mo...

3.5 stars. I was a little shaky reading this having a hard time trying to remember what went down in the last volume. This has me a bit lost in the beginning. Luckily, as the book progressed, it got away from the connections to the last book and started to blaze a trail ahead dealing with what’s going on now and on the horizon. The fast pacing continues as it was a mad dash for the opposition to get what was needed to the fading king. Big action and a pretty good sense of adventure with an endin...

What better day to finish a story about Britain's enduring susceptibility to dangerous old stories? Gillen has pitched Once & Future as being the Matter of Britain played as The Mummy, but while admittedly I've never seen (nor ever plan to) the Tom Cruise version, and for all that mummies generally creep me out far more than skeletons or vampires or whatever, most takes on The Mummy come out far more pulp adventure than this, far less gory, maggoty horror. The last volume's final tease is left i...

My review of this crazy good book is available on No Flying, No Tights here. This was really a great culmination of the first 2 volumes and this particular story arc. Definitely recommended.

This series keeps getting better. I still think Gillen's plotting is too dense for its own good––he even has his character remark on how confusing the story is!––but this volume is the best balance of deep-cut lore and character-fueled story beats. The genre/history/fantasy mashups are the best they've been, and as confusing as some of the plots are, it really is a treat to see Gillen and Mora and Bonvillain cause a ruckus in the world they've concocted together.And yeah, the series is gorgeous

Every bit as action-packed as before if not quite as funny, but this is still a super read. The art by Dan Mora continues to impress and makes all the over-then-top craziness work somehow. Gillen’s set-ups and call-backs are on point throughout, something that rarely happens in comics. I’ve always liked his other writing, such as on Star Wars: Doctor Aphra and the WWII superhero series Uber, Volume 1, and liked it enough to keep reading, but with this he’s really hitting his stride and despite t...

Oh waaay to make the comic incredibly relevant for the times Mr Gillen. Ahead of watching Green Knight the release of this was perfect timing! The story picks up a little bit after Vol 2. and the only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because the stories can be hard to keep up with BUT I like that this is acknowledged by the characeters too. I love how clever this is - bit like the early issues of Wicked and the Divine. Always poking fun and satirising our myths and legends. The series has defin...

We return to the Arthurian legends in this arc, with two more rearing their heads. The book is packed with action and humor. Gillen ups the ante with that ending. Wow! Can't wait for the next arc. Dan Mora's art sings. Tamra Bonvillain's colors pop off the page. One of the best looking comics out there.

This is a great series--fun and light, with lots of Arthurian legend worked carefully into the story (not to mention Beowulf and other similar legends). And the artwork is great. It's too bad Gillen's Die didn't follow this particular model--that one should have been fun, too, not as dour and depressing as it turned out...

Just when I think the series cannot get gorier, bloodier, and more vicious … BAM! It can! With this issue, Brigdette- the-bad-ass grandma, get tougher and sassier. I cannot decide if Duncan is reluctant or a whimp – but I’m glad Rose is finally joining the game in a bigger way. I’m certain I’d be getting more out of this story if I had read King Arthur legends and/or Beowolf. But I haven’t read them … and I’m still loving the brutality of this series!

My goal in life is to be exactly like Bridgette when I'm old and gray.I love her, flaws and all because she's just such a no-nonsense badass.The story expands further and Rose gets to play an even bigger part. Duncan is starting to get the hang of the hero-ing gig, but all the ladies in his life (including his mother?) seem to be padding his falls for him quite a bit. It's hard to say who the man character is, as everything started with Duncan learning about his heritage. But Bridgett is still r...

The deeper this series wades into Arthurian lore, the more delightful it gets.

I like the story, I like to concept, I like the characters the only reason I could not hive this five stars is a few of the action panels and dialogue is a bit too confusing.I am glad that Rose got a bigger part in this book as she only really had a cameo on the last book. Gean is awesome as always. Duncan is great fighting monsters, but not so much in dealing with people in any level.Merlin's plan is revealed and players lear their real roles. This is a great action packed volume after this eve...

Still fun :D Read by issues, but will be using volumes for ratings, that's why I rate even though the 'book' is not out yet.