Nexus always travels somewhere between superhero story and space opera, and it's in this volume that the pendulum really begins to swing toward the latter. In a way that feels entirely organic, the stories begin to rely less and less on Nexus' personal mission and more on the moon of Ylum and an ever growing supporting cast. War and politics, and the complications of Nexus' terrible burden thrown right in the middle. Also, a major mystery revealed, Steve Rude's art remains incredible, and a side-jaunt with Badger!