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Highest House #5 Review: Obsidian Revealed and Alliances Restored
Erbeo of Hask, the son of the man Lord Aldercrest killed last issue, arrives at Highest House to retrieve his father's body. Extat is worried that Erbeo will try to kill Demini Aldercrest, but the encounter goes in such a way neither man could have expected.
The relationship between Moth and Obsidian is straining, especially with the return of a face familiar to Moth. To moderate the situation, Obsidian reveals more of his history to Moth.
Highest House #5 continues the comic's streak of mixing eldritch relationships and Game of Thrones-style political intrigue. The tension between Moth and Obsidian is cast well against the sudden changes afflicting Highest House.
Shu is pushed a bit to the background in this issue, though that is because her subplot isn't advancing yet. Her arranged marriage seems likely to transpire with the finale.
There are many plot threads left hanging for the finale. That's not inherently bad, but it does make it seem like Highest House #6 will be a very busy issue. Oddly, this practice is also akin to a Game of Thrones season finale.
Figuring out where the partnership between Moth and Obsidian will go is one of the more intriguing things that Mike Carey is keeping close to his chest in this issue. It's unclear whether Moth is more accepting of Obsidian than ever or more fed up than ever.
Peter Gross and Fabian Alquier succeed in putting out another gorgeous issue, with the texturing of the world adding a lot of stylistic depth to the world. Moth is visibly growing older, which is a nice bit of polish. The design of Obsidian's physical form is simple yet memorable. The color work is blended well, giving a nice gradient and chromatic depth to the book.
Highest House #5 is another triumphant issue in this compelling fantasy series. Moth, Obsidian, Extat, Aldercrest, Shu, and the others have grown to be truly compelling characters, the art is excellent, and the book earns another recommendation. Give it a read.
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