Editorial publishes a very fresh comic about sword and sorcery by Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden and Addison Duke.
The stories of sword-throwing warriors never end, even if they seem doomed. Either because of the nostalgia factor, because it’s fertile ground for telling hypertrophic and gory stories, or because it’s the promise of unbiased fun in a creative universe like no other. After all, there are still anti-heroes fighting in loincloths.
The thing is, no matter how much the general public loses interest, they have nothing of their own. drilling† On the contrary, there are several visions of an archetype that is very easy to understand: the nihilistic superman, the alpha male. A creature that is anachronistic in a society where masculinity is preoccupied (despite reactionary reluctance) to recycle, which makes this an even more interesting study through the prism.
Far from these predictions, Barbarian: Deadly Sinss has come to take the reader on a tour of power. proposal Michael Morecia sought nothing but a tribute to the subgenre. Someone who does this out of honesty and genuine passion for such heroes. And that’s been the key to collecting across the pond the commercial success it achieved in its original edition.
The hero is none other than the barbarian Owen, a savage creature who must face his fears. No matter how contradictory his nature is, a curse hangs over him that compels him to do good. This leads him to help the people he meets. Among them is a young witch. Oh, and if that’s not enough, his weapon, a talking ax, is his moral adviser.
This is a helpless barbarian, not responsible for his own destiny. It’s another approach that offers a refreshing take on these characters that fits the spirit of the current time. However, it does not address these issues, as the ambitious goals of the study seem different.
And the fact that Moreci manages to create a very rich and creative microcosm quite easily seems like it’s just scratching the surface. Stories like this are still a blank canvas for the episodic format† This offers a range of storytelling possibilities in the evocative sea.
This is just an introduction. A book that takes the reader into an already established world where there is no need to explain and clarify everything. It’s a bit confusing, but it gets more fascinating as the story progresses.
But if this comic really does shine, it’s because it lacks a palpable appearance. The two protagonists make the reader engage with them with unusual ease. They are fun, complex and engaging and will make you want to learn more about their identity.
The script is told with a lot of rhythm and force, and that’s appreciated because the fantasy genre doesn’t tend to get too involved. It’s something specific to sword and sorcery tales, where things that aren’t usually so are taken for granted. They’re all in favor of a constantly moving story, as if it were a blockbuster action movie. Additionally, it contains a number of twists that confuse the reader. Everything is as strong as Owen’s muscles.
Nathan Gooden’s art has a very outspoken personality and manages to bring credibility and accuracy to an absolutely fantastic world. As always, a lot of responsibility falls on art in such works, where it is very important to build a universe from scratch. And without a doubt, this suggestion can be said to be visually stimulating.
The designs of creatures living in this universe are varied and all vignettes are detailed. The artist shows a special talent to ensure that every setting has its own atmosphere.† He conveyed aesthetics, all the violence of the comics in a reference environment, but also in images with a thousand and one signs of his own identity.
Gooden demonstrates a very unique strength in copious action sequences. The cartoonist gives the pages great flexibility and a pretty great internal rhythm, without skipping the most obvious features. The result is therefore very attractive. It comes through the eyes, and this recommendation is very strong in addition to the occasional iconic design that will stay on the reader’s retina.
Addison Duke’s color is the cream in this project. Thanks to their work, the final result is achieved thanks to the right treatment. Color responds to the quest to create a coherent atmosphere and to make pencils and inks shine more. The colorist does a remarkable job of keeping the pages under control and making sure everything comes together perfectly.
Editorial Hydra This volume, which collects three songs from the first plot arc, publishes this volume at an interesting price and format, despite the shortage of extras.† In any case, a skin that wants to be affordable for itself and others.
Barbarian: Deadly Sins Just what all avid readers of sword and sorcery stories need. And for those who aren’t, it can be an invincible gateway. A devilishly entertaining comic that shatters expectations on every page. Blood, talking axes, outlaw witches and evil cults. Should I tell more? Well, that being said. This is just the introduction and everything shows that the best is yet to come.
