While the first issue does not focus on any one of its settings or characters for very long, this vignette-type approach along with the map of Akhar to close out the issue certainly suggests that the creators have much in store for readers.
There’s no denying the surrealistic mood piece aesthetic of the comic works well, but it’s an unsustainable core in the long-term, leaving this an engaging read that fades from memory all too quickly.
The Spire #3 is an excellent issue that raises the bar even further on the series, adds even more intrigue and still has some of the series’ best moments of action and tension.
