It’s Pasko’s final issue and he goes out on a high note. The opening quickly resolves the now protracted cliffhanger, then brings Arcane almost immediately into the story.
While I’m still underwhelmed with a reprint for the previous issue, it did establish the precedent for Arcane appearances, which Pasko continues here. When old Anton shows up, it’s a very special issue.
Bissette comes up with some disgusting Un-Men (the insect thing is creepy) and Alec and Abby have to escape them. Even though old home week continues, Pasko gives the cast members he created farewells. Dennis and Liz finally get close and the evil German doctor who wasn’t always evil tries for a redemption.
This issue, with Arcane, is so strong it overshadows some of Pasko’s good work on the series. It’s as though all it needed to excel was Bissette and old characters, but Pasko was also essential.
