Ex Machina #5

In the gripping conclusion of "State of Emergency [Chapter Four]," Mitchell and Bradbury face off against Kremlin, a figure whose betrayal reveals a web of surveillance and hidden motives. As the hunt for a dangerous serial killer reaches a fever pitch, Journal grapples with the shocking revelation that Trista has destroyed her own painting—leaving behind only silence and unanswered questions. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and brought to life by Tony Harris’s striking art, this issue delivers a tense, emotionally charged escalation in a story where trust is the most fragile weapon. The cover, also by Tony Harris, captures the moment’s intensity with stark, cinematic precision.