Can two women do anything to stop a realm built on the insanity of dreams?  Read on to find out.

The official description from Zenescope:

The new arc of the hit Wonderland series begins!

Where do you go when there is nowhere left to run? Back to the beginning! Tired of fleeing from Wonderland, Calie and Violet begin to search for answers by delving into Charles Dodsgon’s past. But a mysterious force from Wonderland might have other, darker plans in mind for them.

After last month’s outing it’s time for the creative team to deliver some answers, or at the very least the correct questions, as we all gather around to solve this puzzle.  This latest entry is a solid enough romp, and despite a rather slow pace it still manages to garner enough excitement to warrant attention.  In short: it wasn’t perfect but it did move the plot forward.

Raven Gregory does a fine job delivering a text heavy script that makes use of all the players involved. He finds a way to work enough magic within the confines of the narrative to yield some decent stakes in this dire game.  From beginning to end there’s a lot that happens here, but the author handles the load rather well while leaning on the plucky spirit of the primary cast.  My only complaint is that I felt the rush of revelations, without a balance of action, left me underwhelmed by the time I reached this issue’s climax.

The art by Sergio Osuna is quite good in a lot of ways.  The talent captures the diverse locations and players well, but there were a few times where inconsistent structures left panels a bit off birthing some underdeveloped scenarios.  For the most part these instances hindered only a few brief bits of dialogue as the bulk of the illustrator’s work uplifted the core elements of the story.  To sum-up: the renditions were functional but not always pleasing.

Grimm Fairy Tales presents Wonderland #16 is a solid entry that offers a decent amount of plot progression, which ultimately allows it to earn a recommendation.

3.5/5