FEATURE REVIEW BOOK! STUDIOS CURSE#1

CURSE #1

PUBLISHER: BOOM! STUDIOS

WRITERS: Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel

ARTIST: Riley Rossmo, Colin Lorimer

I have just finished Curse #1, I planned to read the mini-series, but he next two issues on my pile are #’s 3 and 4. Somewhere along the line, I missed issue #2.

I have mixed feelings about Curse issue #1. Let’s get to the good stuff.

I have nothing but praise for the art of Curse. The characters look good and defined, the sequential storytelling is strong and the artistic layout of the panels and pages is strong. I especially like the intermixing of Black and White and Colors, done very well here.

The writing is good, but not quite up to par with the art.

This first issue does the basics of what needs to be done. Introduce the characters, gives us a reason to care, introduces the conflicts (yes there are two), and lays the groundwork for the next three issues of the mini-series.

It really doesn’t give a very clear picture of what is going on, but it gives enough info to pique interest.

The reason I am mixed is that I wanted more. I felt like the issue did what a #1 should do, but fell a little short. This feeling could, and hopefully will, be mitigated if the creative team builds upon this foundation. It could also be exasperated, if future issues leave me feeling the same way.

I plan on finding issue #2 and completing the mini-series. Along the way, discover whether I will be fulfilled or left wanting more.

Rating: 5

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