Bad Thoughts #4 — Ande Parks and Dave Wachter Bring the Action to a Critical Junction

Nessa and Jack have escaped their past, but their former boss Bishop has other plans. In Bad Thoughts #4, the pair is forced back into the fray with a mission to uncover the truth. Ande Parks and Dave Wachter deliver a high-stakes sequel that ramps up the tension and the extrasensory edge.

There is a specific kind of thrill in watching a dynamic duo finally find their footing, only to have the ground ripped out from under them. That is exactly where Ande Parks and Dave Wachter drop us in the latest issue of Bad Thoughts. If you have been riding along with Nessa and Jack, you know the exhausting relief of finally being on the same page. This issue flips the script, pulling them back into the orbit of the very person who drove a wedge between them. It is a brilliant narrative maneuver that transforms a story about reunion into one about survival, and the energy on the page has never felt more urgent.

The setup here is razor-sharp. Bishop, their former boss, is the architect of the separation who convinced both of them that the other was gone. But his recent attempts to tie up loose ends have inadvertently flushed them out of hiding. Rather than running, Nessa and Jack are now locked in a shared purpose: they need to get to the bottom of Bishop’s manipulation and take him down for good. Parks, who co-created the acclaimed Extraction, brings that same knack for grounded, character-driven action. He isn't just writing punches; he is writing the emotional weight behind every move, giving the characters an extrasensory edge that makes their connection feel almost tangible.

Dave Wachter’s art is the perfect vehicle for this escalation. If you have seen his work on Uncanny Valley, you know he handles tension and kinetic movement with a distinct, sketchy flair that never feels cluttered. Here, the visuals amplify the paranoia and the determination of the protagonists. The action sequences are crisp, but it is the facial expressions and body language that sell the stakes. You can feel the history between these characters in the way they move, trust, and brace for impact. It is a masterclass in visual storytelling that complements Parks’ tight, propulsive script.

This issue works as a compelling continuation for anyone who has followed the journey, but it is also a strong testament to the creative team’s ability to keep the momentum building. Parks and Wachter are proving that they can sustain a high-wire act without losing the emotional core. The narrative focus remains on the truth they are seeking and the bond they are reinforcing, making every page turn feel necessary.

I really enjoy picking up a title where the creators are clearly having fun with the mechanics of the plot while respecting the reader’s intelligence. Bad Thoughts #4 is that kind of read—smart, punchy, and visually striking. If you want a book that respects your time and delivers a satisfying dose of action and intrigue, this is the one to grab. And if you happen to spot the variant cover by Fernando Blanco, known for Worldtr33, it’s a beautiful piece of art that holds up well on the shelf alongside the story.