I can see why this isn't a fan favorite (at least according to the reviews I've read here). The main storyline feels stalled, especially after the jaw-dropping ending of Vol 2. The decision to use different guest artists results in some stunning artwork, but also breaks up the cohesiveness of the whole. Maybe if I had read this as individual issues instead of combined as volume 3 it wouldn't have been so jarring. 
 There were a few bits of important information shared, not much of a surprise given the actions of another character. 
 I'm not done with this series. I will be reading on. This just won't be my favorite volume.