This issue sees the pair, still seemingly on the outs, continue to deal with the troubles of the town as their villainous employees decide to forgo their second chance, their home/salon goes up in smoke and a 'new' villain attempts to muscle in whole an old finally shows its face.
This issue came across as a marked improvement on the last couple as Joanne Starer moved all the pieces to their correct positions in order to begin this series' endgame. This issue felt far more 'full' than some of the others, as the tying up of loose ends seemed to require a lot of differing ends. It does make me wonder if some of it could've been better distributed to issues 3 and 4 to spread the load. However, for now, this cramming for the finish line has helped to make this issue more intriguing.
The artwork continues to maintain the standard I've been enjoying so far. I still love the Terry Dodson-esque look Natacha Bustos brings as well as Tamra Bonvillain's deep colours, to give the comic (and Bea in particular) a nice, unique look. Between the two types of work, it's given Fire and Ice's look a nice balance and consistency that the the story may have lacked.
I'm looking forward to the final issue now (although given how confused I felt as I started this issue, I would say a recap page night be nice). After a bit of a rollercoaster trip so far this series, issue five appears to moved the car up high for what hopefully will be a thrilling final drop.
Although, I will also try and remain prepared in case that doesn't happen.
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