Northlanders Vol. 28 (The Plague Widow), the third story in the series is over and I must confess that it is the best of the lot. It is a complete package without any loopholes throughout the book and rightfully holds on to the attention of the reader.

It is amazing to see how amidst the current scenario of hostility, ranging from biological weapons and sealing of borders, this issue is able to maintain its topicality and yet bring upon the 11th century feel. Brian Wood perfectly showcases the good, bad and the evil side of a war and manages to play with situation very well when it came to creating diverse situations.

Every chapter creates a sense of uncertainty which is extremely absorbing to the readers and yet he never goes over the top to end a situation. Wood has very cleverly ended each issue that leaves the reader satisfied and yet wanting more out of it.

This last issue ends the series perfectly yet it gives you a feeling that it is more of an epilogue than an ending. Wood has very subtly created a situation of complete hopelessness along with a belief of victory, which manages to build a very confusing yet interesting situation for the readers.

The thing that sets this book apart is the fact that Wood has taken into consideration even the minutest details and that too in every aspect. This last issue proves what a versatile creator Wood is and this series is definitely going to position him as a strong story teller of our times.