Eve’s E for Effort
http://www.comicbookjournal.net/battlestar-is-pure-dynamite/ is the comic book to beat right now. It looks as if the industry is on the upswing in terms of independent publishers starting to be successful again. Recently I have noticed the trend of new companies forming, and either taking over known licenses or creating original material that is inspiring. Maybe all of the new blood (pun intended) will revitalize a dying marketplace. In Aracana’s Eve: Vampire Diva, a vampire who has the ability to control werewolves and other creatures of the night must navigate the cutthroat world of divadom and Hollywood. I give the creative team props for the originality of this concept. The idea is fresh, the art seems to complement the campiness of the storyline. But make no mistake, this title is no Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter. Marvel is the publisher to beat in the goth/vampire scene right now. Maybe if the theme was a little more mature, and the characters personalities a little more edgier I would enjoy this book more. Maybe if the plot progressed to something a little darker in the background it would make me want to pick up more than one issue. I give Aracana credit for originality, but that’s about it. I do give the book an e for effort and hopefully this will give the creators an open door in the industry to further define their work and hone their skills. I wanted to like this book more than the average comic, but it did fall a little flat. I’d have to give this one a solid six out of ten. Not bad, but no verging of greatness either. If you’re interested in more from Aracana, they do have a web site at www.aracanacomics.com. Onward!
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