I'm conflicted with the direction of this cross-over event. In trying to expand and integrate the Top Cow Universe Marz is pulling all the strings having thirteen artifacts as the focal point for the ensuing conflict. The creation of a comics universe has been done frequently by publishers trying to bring life to their creation both creatively and financially. The financial side will be shown in the comics sold. I don't expect any changes there. Creativity is what the writer controls. It is here where I think Marz may be running out of steam. I only see a bunch of characters not knowing what to do and this is issue #5. We are almost midway and we still are introducing characters and not going any where.
The artistic talent of Portacio is been wasted in what is turning out to be a mediocre cross-over attempt.