I did just that, I literally couldn’t imagine waiting another 4 months to find out what happens to mark. I finished the entire 144 issues starting from where the show ended off. It is also fucking incredible, like so incredibly good. The animation better not disappoint when bigger and badder threats get introduced.
I think the back in time arc is entirely a victory lap / nostalgia trip. It has no impact on the story and makes no sense. Unlike the rest of the comic, it’s only fun if you don’t think about it.
I refuse to see Reboot as anythking but just shitpost to give main comic some reason to skip 5 years onwards