The first couple of issues are nice for providing closure on some plots, slightly reducing the number of balls that David is juggling. However, it's the last three issues, with their focus on Polaris, that really make the volume. They're emotional and great continuity and they result in some nice changes for the book (because, let's be honest, a certain character who leaves is pretty much annoying). The last three issues are also enough to push a good book toward great.