Elfquest returns. But just how good will this new series be? Read on to find out.
The official description from Dark Horse:
The Wolfriders’ chief, Cutter, knows that change is coming. His tribe’s proximity to the Palace of the High Ones, a mysterious and magical oasis, makes this inevitable. As Cutter’s daughter Ember, chief of her own tribe, shares her father’s efforts to preserve the old ways amongst their kin, the human tyrant, Angrif Djun, ascends the mountain her clan call home and rocks the foundation of their peaceful existence.
Elfquest is a series that has been on the go for many years. I however have never read a single issue from any of the series’ till now, and if I’m being honest I don’t really feel as if I’ve missed much.
Wendy Pini and Richard Pini may have created an interesting world with some decent characters, but the plot in this opening issue failed to appeal. The issue was however not completely terrible, as there were some interesting back-stories that added excitement to these proceedings. There were also some good build-up throughout the issue, showing some promise for the future, but unfortunately this wasn’t enough to outweigh the negative points.
The artwork in this issue was also done by Wendy Pini, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Her style isn’t the kind that usually appeals to me, but for a fantasy genre series it worked perfectly. It did however, at the same time, not quite fit the tone of the story as it looked rather fun and cute whereas the tale was serious. It was however the detail and layout that impressed me, as everything was so crisp and smooth, with it also having a very impactful feel.
This bit of Elfquest didn’t appeal, being rather dull and slow. It is however early days for this particular saga and the issue itself did have some worthwhile points. For the time being however I couldn’t recommend this, and would only suggest trying it if you’re already a fan of the franchise.
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