The Merlin Prophecies
It’s rare that I can find a preview that I can’t enjoy and I’m sorry to say this is one of them. Usually I enjoy this sort of other-worldly, Vertigo-esque title, but I found this title to be a bit flat. The plot is, I hate to say it typical, with a hero/heroine, demon/angel, coming to earth on a quest to find someone/something from the past, who is now perhaps, inhabiting someone/something else’s body. There’s many unknowns here and that’s my main problem with the story, there’s not enough of an introduction for me to like any of the characters or become attached to them, or their plights. Granted, this is only a preview with little room for narrative, but there’s nothing here that made me want to pick up the first issue. The artwork is of the usual indie fair also I’m afraid. There’s bold lines, sketchy backgrounds, and lack of depth and detail. Again there was never a “wow” moment with the artwork. The only bright spot in the art was the coloring. The muted tones and lack of brightness did add a bit of gloomy atmosphere to the story and added a hint of richness to the overall art, which makes me think the story might have looked far better as a painted graphic novel rather than single issues. Overall I’d have to give this one a lousy five out of ten, it was a nice attempt that fell flat on its face. I’d recommend this only to die hard fans of J.M.’s. As always for more reviews check out www.comicbookjournal.net/reviews.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
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