Rising from the Dust
I’ve recently seen a preview of Image comics’ new series, “Dust.” It looks intriguing, but what I adore most from what I’ve seen is the gorgeous artwork. Could it be this will pave the way to comic book art that’s less stylized manga and more traditional? The coloring is bold and innovative, as it serves to enhance the art rather than overshadow the pencils as most books today detract from the detail. The art itself is a lot like that of Frank Miller’s Ronin, yet it is tighter and has loads of detail which remind me of David Finch. Also the story looks to be intriguing, a futuristic war story with emotive characters, rather than caricactures with the ability to speak. I think Image will have a winner with this innovative new series. Hopefully artists will take note and remember that the basic fundamentals of storytelling must shine through any style.
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