In a direct sequel to Volume 2, Into The Fire sees Ricky and Marcy, almost a decade later, on the hunt for any fellow escapees from the Hawkins Lab. But when it seems that Marcy's sister, presumed dead prior to their escape attempt many years ago, is actually alive, their mission becomes one of reuniting rather than just rescue.I didn't expect a follow-up to the last volume at all, to be honest, but I'm glad we got one. The time jump gives the main characters a lot more agency, and their mission...

Ricky and Marcy escaped from the Hawkins Lab a few years ago and are now trying to live a normal life. However, after they found out the terrible laboratory was closed, they go in search of a Nine - strong pyrokinetic with a shattered psyche.

This is a direct sequel to Stranger Things: Six, with Hawkins Labs subjects Ricky and Marcy -- formerly numbered Three and Nine Point Five -- in hiding, having escaped from Dr. Brenner's experimentation. They hit the road again to find another fugitive, Eight (Kali Prasad), only to discover that someone they thought was dead is still alive and in need of rescue. Back to Hawkins!It's a borderline mediocre story, but as Houser fleshed out these characters who do not appear in the show, I found mys...

3.5 stars. First Stranger Things book that actually connects to another! Following the events of Six, it was interesting to see what Ricky and Marcy were up to once they left Hawkins Lab. I do wish it had so more detail and the whole princess scenario was a bit weird, but I will admit this was an intriguing story.

It was smart to spin off this story about other kids that escaped from Brennan's clutches. This takes place several years after Six. Marcy and Ricky are on the search for other escaped kids. They do meet Eight in one issue as you can see on the cover but she is by no means the focus of this book. Ryan Kelly's art doesn't look as good as it has in the past. His characters look very gaunt.Received a review copy from Dark Horse and Edelweiss. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the

Since the early Stranger Things comics were just retellings of the show, I incorrectly assumed the same here (and have not yet read Stranger Things: Six). I feel a little hypocritical in wanting more original stories, but I'm not really interested in the other kids who were a part of the experiment. I also assumed Kali was going to have a way bigger role based on the artwork, so even though I appreciate what Houser was going for here it didn't really work for me.

Rating: 4.5 stars

Jody Houser's writing and story works a lot better here, where it's only peripherally connected to the series, focusing instead on the runaways from Hawkins Lab, now trying to find their way in the world. The trauma of the experience plays out in the relationship between Marcy (previously Six), and her twin sister Nine, who was left behind in the escape. Houser provides a deep story in the margins of the universe that manages to hit the tone and feel even if it doesn't use many of the characters...

Ok but that ending!

This was a decent follow up to the Stranger Things comic “Six.” While I found this comic to be the weakest of the three that have been released far (those being “The Upside Down” and “Six), I still found it to be enjoyable. I think the main thing that downgrades this book is the story. It feels pretty basic compared to the other two and just reminded me of “The Lost Sister” episode in Season 2. While not bad per-se, it just didn’t grab my attention that much. Also, the character of Marcy wasn’t

This is a direct sequel to "Stranger Things: Six" which was an unexpected surprise, and seems to take place a few months after the events of Stranger Things: Season 2. We find Ricky "Three" and Marcy still on the run after their harrowing escape from Hawkins Lab, and looking for survivors of the MKUltra Program. Specifically, Marcy's sister Jamie "Nine" last seen in a coma at Hawkins Lab. I won't spoil the ending here, you'll have to read it yourself to find out if they're successful in their se...

Well, this wasn't the sequel I was hoping for at all, the story just wasn't what I was looking for. I'm always happy to get anything that takes place in the world of stranger things but that didn't feel like ST. kali was the main focus on the cover but was only in the story for maybe two pages, and if I'm being honest the story just wasn't there, It wasn't interesting at all. ST is dark, creepy, and has funny moments but this was none of those. But I will say I would like to read more from Jody

Always entertaining & a fun addition to my current, fave show :D

We finally get a continuing story in this series instead of another chapter of an anthology. In this case, we get to follow our protagonists from the last volume that had managed to escape the facility as they make their way around the world. And of course, like in the show, they finally get to encounter others who had managed to get out as well.This is a pretty original story with limited connection to the TV series plot, which isn't a bad thing. It's a nice expansion of the story universe, eve...

Writer Jody Houser continues her story where she left off in Six. The story essentially follows the two escapees in their journey to find Nine, especially with the help of Kali.While tying into the events of the TV series, this story never feels sufficiently original to withstand scrutiny or merit any attention. Everything simply happens, evolving without any real intrigue ever giving the reader a reason to care.It’s not bad, as it allows writer Jody Houser’s ideas to seem relevant, but in the e...

I was not a huge fan of Jody Houser’s original “Stranger Things” comic – in fact, I kind of hated it. However, I actually found Houser’s follow-up, “Six,” to be a marked improvement in pretty much every way, and came away from that volume feeling distinctly optimistic about what future “Stranger Things” stories might look like under her pen. And whaddyaknow, that optimism was not misplaced: “Into the Fire,” her third outing with the franchise, represents an even MORE impressive effort, building

All in one go. I could not put this down. After reading Six, I couldn't wait to read this one. Just as action-packed, this one yanked at my heartstrings extra hard. Eleven and Kali aren't the only ones to suffer from being torn away from loved ones.this volume was more involved with the Netflix show. More integrated. Eleven and Kali aren't the only ones on the run from the Hawkins Institute. Marcy and Ricky have been trying to live under the radar as well as they try to find Marcy's twin, Jamie....

A quick read that delves into the lives of some of the other children who were part of Brenner's experiments. Engaging and even intense at moments (I really expected the main guy character to not kill the former scientist.... but, you know, I suppose there are some things that can't be forgiven....) Still, this was a fast read that had a nice tie-in with the main show while also giving fans a bit more depth to enjoy.

More of the children with mental powers are introduced. An interesting sister dynamic. A short plug for D&D.