The Weatherman, Vol. 3

The Weatherman #3

by Jody LeHeup, Nathan Fox (illustrator)

FINALLY! The conclusion to one of the most compelling science fiction series of all time begins here! 
Local weatherman Nathan Bright has been forced undercover as the notorious terrorist Ian Black. But who is Ian Black? The answers may be the key to saving the world and Nathan as well. But does Nathan deserve saving? Does humanity? Don't miss the final chapter of the critically adored classic-in-the-making...THE WEATHERMAN, VOL. 3!

Genres: Comics, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics

224 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2024

Reviews

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Weatherman reaches it's explosive finale (finally!) and it's just as fast-paced and satisfying as the rest of the series, though quite a bit less zany now that Nathan Bright is once again Ian Black, hard-edged mercenary. There are loads of engaging twists as Black and Jenner's team prep for their next big attack on Mars while Amanda Cross, Marshal, and White Light make countering moves.

Ultimately, the big battle scene stretches across three-quarters of the book - very cool and exciting, but some of the storytelling elements get lost in the fold. I couldn't really tell you what the end goal of Jenner's crew was. Ian Black's backstory is provided in small doses, which somewhat helps us understand his contrast to Nathan Bright, but it's all a bit too little, too late. Overall, a really fun, often outrageous series - shades of The Expanse on speed.

[Thea Jacobsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️A comic book story that finishes is a rare thing in of itself and one that sticks the landing even more so. I enjoyed Weatherman a lot, it was fun and action packed, maybe a bit much at time, but it managed to bring it back to a very human story. The more convoluted parts of the previous volumes are wrapped up nicely here and overall I enjoyed it a lot!

[River · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been longing for reading the ending of this series for so long. I cried joyfully tears at the very last page 🥲

[Johan Haneveld · Rating 4 out of 5]

I waited several years for the conclusion of the story of 'The Weatherman', having really enjoyed the first two volumes. This year, the third volume finally appeared and I picked it up as soon as I heard it was out.
And once again I read this with a big grin on my face. Taking place in a future version of the solar system, where mankind survives on Mars and Venus, while Earth has been devastated by the biggest terrorist attack in history, killing all inhabitants. The group responsible has not been apprehended and is planning to attack the remaining pockets of civilisation. Meanwhile, a simple weatherman is taken for the leader of the terrorists by the population and has to flee for his life. But is he really innocent?
The first two volumes played with the identity of the protagonist in a fun way, having a nice 'fish out of water feel' - the classic simple guy gets involved with something way above his paygrade and has to keep up in order to stay alive. Also the very high stakes keep the tension high. There is also quite a bit of bloody violence in the books, contrasting with the relative innocence of the weatherman and his previous lifestyle. The art has a raw quality, lots of straight lines, a bit of an agressive feel that is coupled with very bright colors, exploding of the page. The chaotic feel of it, sometimes being hard to read fits with the way the action is portrayed - as horrifying and disorienting more than cool (though there are cool moments in here).
This third volume kept the nice art, it kept the high stakes and the raw feeling of the violence, and it intensified the relationship between the protagonists. It builds up to a large confrontation (like a big movie) that takes place across a big part of this volume, peppered with revalations and some twists that I maybe should have seen coming but didn't. It all led to a satisfying conclusion. It just was not as fun as the first volumes, having totally lost the 'fish out of water element' and losing the 'not so bright ordinary man'-persona of 'the weatherman', becoming a story more of highly competent operatives trying to save the world.
This is why I don't award this five stars, but I still really like the story as a while, despite a very slight disappointment at the end, and will read this series again really soon!

[Presley Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy mackerel! Why had I avoided buying this last one for so long??

That was probably, hands-down, my favorite chapter in the story overall. Between the back story and further explanations of stuff that was rumored about earlier on, this third installment was fucking incredible.

Leheup and Fox have such a firm hold over storytelling through panels that at times, not even words alone are necessary. There were so many places where I thought it was going to be the end of the road and they continued to surprise with each page I flipped.

You’re telling me one of the space ships we’d been seeing across each volume could actually turn into a mech-suit the whole time?? Yes please. You’re gonna tell me he named his dog after his daughter that he didn’t (at the time) realize was dead or even existed? Ouch, but such a good reveal!

I could rave on about this one, but just…it’s so good. What a wonderful conclusion to this chaotic and dystopian adventure.

P.S. Agent Cross has my whole heart. That hair is fucking cool.

[Jack Reickel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid ending to a solid series. The torture stuff in Vol. 1 was still too much for me, and is annoyingly referenced here too, so it won't get a reread from me, but it was a very strong sci-fi story with good art and good writing.

I didn't think the art was as suited to the considerable amount of combat action that takes place in this volume, at time the choreography got lost in a kind of muddy busyness.

Still, good story! Well told. Less horrific torture next time please <3

[Andy Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The tone of this story shifted so fast it would make your head spin! It was an excellent ending to the series. At only 3 volumes, The Weather Man is totally worth the read, if only for the Brutal Noodles

[Yasser Pundaodaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I freaking loved it! Been a while since a comic book made me feel something.

[Jonny Hicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Finnish to a crazy roller coaster. I am glad this wasn’t fluffed more then it needed just means I can keep rereading

[Trevor ComicFan · Rating 4 out of 5]

89

This was a pretty decent wrap up to the series. I liked the message at the end around embracing the moment.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was a little too chaotic and unfocused to be a 5 but is definitely more than just a “fun story and enjoyable read.” The character development was incredible, the twists and turns were fun and surprising, and the themes explored were awesome; redemption, people are complicated, past trauma, etc.

The artwork was detailed and colorful. The overall vibe was the modern homage to 1980’s cyberpunk - there is even a synth wave playlist associated with the book! I really enjoyed this and finished vol 3 in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. The ending makes the entire read absolutely worth it!!

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a good series. Solid climax and finale. Loved the artwork/style. Also, Brutal Noodles is such a good brand.

[César Rodríguez Cuenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Última película de la trilogía. He reseñado los 3 volúmenes porque se merece que más gente lo conozca. Es el que tiene un tono más serio y más reflexivo, pero mola igualmente.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, I'd love to see a 18+ high budget film conversion of this story.

[Thomas Bruso · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more of this fantastic series.

[Seamus Doherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid, on par with the first 2.

[Mee Too · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun series definitely worth the read.