The Mice Templar IV: Legend #7 – Review


After having his arm cut-off by the savage Captain Tosk over a year ago, Leito finally gets his shot at payback. And there’s plenty of blood. The Mice Templar IV #7 delivers a beautiful and savage story about loyalty, honor, and thepower of mercy.

Here’s the official word from Image:

In an arena where starving cats battle for the entertainment of the rat army, One-Arm Leito comes face-to-face with the fearsome Captain Tosk!

Leave it to writer Bryan J.L. Glass to pen a script that’s both action-packed, and deeply moving. Leito, the little runt who tried to avenge his uncle’s murder nearly a year ago (only to get his arm cut off) has been on a long journey to face Captain Tosk ever since. As readers, we’ve followed along, marveling at the depth of Leito’s goodness and the commitment to his dead uncle, all the while fearing that his fighting skills and street smarts were woefully inadequate for the mission he had taken on. And now, flanked by Pilot the Tall (who has an agenda of his own), Leito finally faces off with Captain Tosk, who Bryan J.L. Glass has crafted into one of the most competent and terrifying villains of this volume. And the result is immensely satisfying. And can’t be missed.

Everything about The Mice Templar is top shelf, including the art. Victor Santos delivers another rich and detailed vision of this alternate reality where mice and rats navigate a feudal world. Each shot is carefully positioned, and carefully executed — nothing is rushed. His characters are expressive and sharp. Santo’s panoramas of King Icarus’ marching deserve special mention here — he creates panels that feel simply cinematic, and add to the epic feel of this volume.

Again, The Mice Templar offers another home run. This title might just be the best thing out there.

5/5

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