Murder Drones #5 — Wyatt Kennedy and Jo Mi-Gyeong Deepen the Underground Mystery
The crew is trapped underground in Murder Drones #5, racing against time and treachery. Wyatt Kennedy and Jo Mi-Gyeong bring the global animation phenomenon to the page with heart-stopping tension and hilarious charm. A must-read for fans of the show and comic newcomers alike.
If you haven’t caught the fever of Murder Drones yet, this is the perfect moment to jump in. The comic adaptation of Liam Vickers’ wildly popular animated series is already carving out its own identity, and issue five finds the creative team hitting their stride. Writer Wyatt Kennedy and artist Jo Mi-Gyeong aren’t just retelling the show; they’re translating its chaotic energy into a format that feels fresh and urgent, even if you’re starting mid-run.
The setup here is pure thriller pacing. Uzi, N, and the rest of the ragtag group have been digging for answers about the Absolute Solver, that eldritch viral entity threatening their post-apocalyptic world. But the closer they get to the truth, the more the ground literally gives way beneath them. Now trapped underground, the party faces a gauntlet of obstacles, foes, and, perhaps most dangerously, betrayal from within their own ranks.
What makes this issue sing is how Kennedy and Mi-Gyeong balance the horror with the humor. The tension of being buried alive and hunted is palpable in Mi-Gyeong’s dynamic artwork, but the dialogue retains the sharp, wry wit that made the show a sensation. You feel the weight of the boss battle looming, but you’re also laughing at the characters’ reactions to the absurdity of their situation. It’s a tight, high-stakes chapter that rewards your attention without confusing new readers.
For those who love the aesthetic of worker drones and disassembly drones clashing in a world left behind by humanity, this comic delivers the goods. If you’ve been waiting for a comic that feels like an episode of the show but moves at the speed of a thriller, this is it. The visual storytelling is crisp, the stakes are personal, and the mystery deepens with every panel.
Keep an eye on the Alessio Zonno variant cover if you can catch it; Zonno has a knack for capturing the expressive, stylized look of the characters in a way that pops on the shelf. It’s a great visual anchor for a story that’s quickly becoming one of Oni Press’s standout titles this year.