FORTRESS #5

Fortress #5 continues a high-stakes arc in this creator-owned sci-fi series. Itar is down. Old Roy is missing. Caleb stands alone—broken but determined to drag the fight to Voron. His body is a volatile machine, his mind a razor-thin frontier between fury and collapse. Ready or not, he steps from one battlefield to the next, with a storm of grit and resolve propelling him forward. Joel van der Knaap handles script and visuals with a kinetic flair that blends intimate character moments with brutal action, delivering clean linework and bold color that heightens every turn of the battle. This issue tightens the emotional core of Caleb’s stand while pushing the overarching conflict toward a decisive clash. Fortress #5 stands out in indie sci-fi comics for its relentless pace, raw emotion, and a protagonist whose courage is matched by his scars.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of indie sci-fi and creator-owned comics who value bold visuals and character-driven storytelling.
• Readers who enjoy gritty battles, strategic clashes, and emotional resilience in a lone hero.
• Fans of Joel van der Knaap’s art and storytelling, or those following tightly drawn, kinetic panels.
• People who like ongoing series with a strong arc and a decisive confrontation against a formidable foe.