A review by joshgauthier
Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 5: Lost in the Plot by Christopher Hastings
4.0
Gwenpool took one of the wackiest backstories for any Marvel character I've ever seen and turned her into a funny, endearing, and unique character that I have enjoyed reading from the start. And now as the series (seemingly?) draws to a close, the creative team behind Gwenpool have achieved things with her story and her character beyond anything I ever expected.
With the humor, heart, and meta-meta-style that has defined this run, Vol. 5 follows Gwen as she takes a hard look at her role in the Marvel universe, realizing her own limits and ultimately wrestling with her fears for herself and the future. There are moments when this series is jarringly different from basically anything else out there, but the creators manage to make it work--turning an idea that could have been a simple gimmick into a humorous and heartfelt celebration of comics and heroes.
With the humor, heart, and meta-meta-style that has defined this run, Vol. 5 follows Gwen as she takes a hard look at her role in the Marvel universe, realizing her own limits and ultimately wrestling with her fears for herself and the future. There are moments when this series is jarringly different from basically anything else out there, but the creators manage to make it work--turning an idea that could have been a simple gimmick into a humorous and heartfelt celebration of comics and heroes.