Motter took over the writing chores with issue 5 and continued doing a lackluster job. The Hernandez issues focus on characterisation, spending little attention on plot or conflict. I know this because it was spelled out for me in the prologue text, which is only confusing because I never got this impression at all while reading the story. The premise is that Somnopolis is a haunted place that slowly drives its inhabitants insane. Sounds like an amazing package so far, right? Hernández ( Jaime, Gilbert, and Mario) of Love and Rockets fame. Lastly, the first 4 issues feature stellar art and dialogue from Los Bros. Throw in some covers by A-list creators like Howard Chaykin, Michael Kaluta, and Dave McKean, and you've got great packaging for the issues of this series. In addition, Motter created some of my all-time favorite covers for this series. Radiant City, aka Somnopolis, is an accomplishment in art deco. Dean Motter has created a genuinely unique atmosphere for the setting of this story.
