The first arc in the series has come to a close, and it's been an incredible ride. Everything may not have been explained, but this is an issue as well as series that should not be missed. The art alone is worth picking this one up. It is so beautifully detailed, and the colors compliment it really well. Blackman manages to deliver an incredible climax, leaving you excited to know what comes next. Things are just going to get harder for Elektra, and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here. Read Full Review

Though the non-visual side of the series stumbled out of the gate, "Elektra" #5 has found some glorious footing. If Blackman and Del Mundo can maintain that energy and precision, they may have a wonderful ongoing series on their hands. Read Full Review

While Blackmans scripting is well-paced and thoughtful, I found the amount of narrative shifts between Elektra, Kento and Bloody Lips a little clunky. The dual exposition of Elektra and Bloody Lips in juxtaposition with each other has worked overall in previous issues, but Kentos sudden involvement in the narration felt a little out of place. Compared to the overall successes of this issue, its just a small nitpick that doesnt take away from a highly enjoyable book. Read Full Review

I'm interested to see where the series goes next, both for Blackman's approach to expanding Elektra's character and to see more of Del Mundo's brilliant art. So far, it's been an engrossing, visceral treat, and I look forward to more from this team. Read Full Review

As the issue concludes, the story teases what is to come next and Elektra is still balancing who she might be. Once more, Blackman's script paired with Del Mundo's artistic talents generate a beautiful page that splits Elektra's wishes and instinct down the middle. It will be interesting to see as the story progresses how this internal battle continues to play, but as of this issue, it seems as though one side stands dominant over the other. Read Full Review

Elektra's struggle of self continues here, and while that struggle is again voiced and acknowledged, it's resolution lacks any real dramatic impact or resonance as Blackman continues to straddle the character with one foot safely behind the line. Read Full Review

All in all, this is a solid issue, and one that I found surprisingly affecting, given that Elektra has never really been a favorite character of mine. The previous volumes of the book either tried too hard to shoehorn Ms. Natchios into the role of super-hero or over-emphasized the ninja aspect, so it's interesting to see a book take her at face value and make the character work in the framework of a greater Marvel Universe. Elektra #5 has impressive art throughout, and has the potential to take the character in a fresh new direction, something that could finally pull her out of Daredevil's shadow, earning 3 out of 5 stars overall. I'll be looking out for the next couple of issues to see where the story takes Elektra... Read Full Review