Hexed: The Harlot & The Thief, Vol. 3

Hexed: The Harlot and the Thief #9-12

by Michael Alan Nelson, Dan Mora (Illustrator)

After stopping a supernatural sibling rivalry from setting a gallery (and the city) ablaze, there's no rest for Supernatural Thief Lucifer -- the surviving sister, Madame Cymbaline, wants Lucifer to join her organization, and won't take no for an answer. Cymbaline's quest comes at a great cost to both women, as their quest for vengeance takes them through dimensions and to their limits.

Hexed: The Harlot and The Thief marks the ongoing series debut for the character that launched PRETTY DEADLY Artist Emma Rios' career in 2008. Rios returns to provide the cover for this volume, while newcomer Dan Mora brings a lyrical and unique take to the artwork, paired with the script from one of comics' leading horror writers, Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, DINGO).

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Fantasy, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Dark

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2016

About the author

Michael Alan Nelson grew up in a small Indiana farming community before moving to Los Angeles in 2002. He is the winner of the 2004 New Times 55 Fiction contest for his short-short "The Conspirators" and was awarded the 2011 Glyph Comics Award for Best Female Character for the character Selena from his series "28 Days Later." Michael is the author of the critically acclaimed comic series "Hexed," "Dingo," and "Fall of Cthulhu." His current ongoing titles include "Day Men" and the relaunch of the fan-favorite series "Hexed." His first prose novel, "Hexed: the Sisters of Witchdown" arrives May 5th, 2015. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book mainly focuses on Raina and the Harlot as they try and figure out a way to save Lucifer now that she has become the Keeper of the Secrets. The story isn't nearly as enthralling without that interplay between Raina and Lucifer. All in all though, still a great series.

[Dev · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm kind of in two minds about this one. On the one hand it was nice to get some background on Raina and the Harlot and also I liked the ending and thought it had good closure. But on the other hand Lucifer was really hardly in this and I just love her so much. I definitely don't think volumes 2 and 3 ever really got up to the fun and action that was in volume 1, but it was still a good series and I would definitely read more of it if they ever decided to continue with it.

[ame · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is probably my favourite comics I've ever read, and I highly recommend checking it out. It's really amazing: the art style is beautiful and dynamic, the story is intriguing, well thought out, and full of action, and the characters are well made, and really interesting.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danggit, I blew through these Hexed graphic novels too dang fast. Great series.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect end.

The first two volumes set a very high bar, and not only does this final volume vault it with style... but it sticks the landing perfectly!

[Elizabeth (Miss Eliza) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice conclusion that came full circle. I also realized why I didn't finish the series when I started in 2016, my library never got the third volume until 2017! I very much enjoyed the return of the cat with new enhanced powers, as well as the backstory on the Harlot, though I still feel that I don't know the whole story with the sisters of witchdown... do I need to read the prose book or the whole Fall of Cthulhu series which my library sadly only has the first volume of?

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series somewhat strangely pivots to being about Lucifer and the Harlot and their personal connection. Instead of the Harlot being this mysterious figure guiding things from the dark with secrets, we get her sympathetic backstory and what set this whole plot in motion! We've got big laser battles with magic powers, dark monsters, and some special tricks for our heroes to try and use to worm their way out of trouble. It's less fun but suitably more dramatic, and the ending is touching.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series was a disappointment. There was some of the original thinking of the previous ones, but the are was too Barbie Doll, the banter between Lucifer and her intern was too much like a comedy team, and the end degenerated into a slug fest. The ending lacked the creative flair of past books.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I agree with many of the other reviews. An overall satisfying ending, but like the other 2 volumes it does feel a bit rushed. I wish there were more issues to linger with different characters and moments.

[Mee Too · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently I read vol 1-2 in 2020 and really liked them, but reading this 3rd installment I barely recognized the story. Guess 1-2 wasn’t that memorable for me. And reading 3 I can kinda see why. This was failing mediocre in my opinion, solid 3 stars with some pretty cool art.

[Aethena Drake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just when you wanted to despise the Harlot...

I like the end. I want more. Maybe some day.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

The completion of a series in which continues the story of Lucifer (Luci Jennifer Inagcio Das Neves). Fun and exciting.

[andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5. This was so close to being a 5-star series for me, but there was something that could have easily been developed into a f/f relationship and I was let down a bit. Ending made me cry, though.

[Amy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Tristan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This third volume, currently available on Kindle Unlimited, is the conclusion of a two-parter with the previous volume. The comments concerning the second volume cover this one as well.

[Brian O'Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've known the Harlot and Lucifer since I read "Fall of Cthulhu", and it's quite sad to see their storylines come to an end...but godDAMN Nelson did it in the best way possible. I don't want to say *anything* about the plot, but it's absolutely incredible.

Mora's art is stunning (particularly in the revelatory second chapter), and Cassata's colors have sparks, particularly on the final chapter.

Read the series and buy the book.

[Variaciones Enrojo]

Tercer tomo de la ongoing de Hexed, cuarto y último en total.