Leroy Green
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Title Wolf #2
Publisher Name: Moonstone Books ( http://moonstonebooks.com/ )
Writer: Grant Sauve
Art: Andy B
$3.99, 22 pages, Color
Safety Content Label: MAX: EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years old.
Publishers Blurb:
The origins of the Werewolf finally revealed, as the Beast seeks vengeance against its creator.
Reviewer Comments:
"Wolf" #2 is a horror comic that attempts to tackle an original spin to the origins of the werewolf and its surrounding legend. The art style is very reminiscent of vintage pre-comic code horror titles that spawned an entire nation to apply censors to the comic book industry. It carries this style well, with the bold comic lines and muted color pallets and ends up being the titles strongest feature.
The title is hampered by a forgettable storyline however, as the writers just seemed to add in a story to pull together the action scenes. Although a slight dark humor is added in the tone of the book, the story really comes off more as a tasteless excuse to show off the bloody murders rather than adding anything to the title. Wolf appears to be part of a larger series of "Heaven vs. Hell" stories, but in its own right the story just doesn't carry enough weight.
By the end I felt no connection with the characters and was left with a slight feeling of distaste at the entire thing (and I do 'enjoys' me some violence!). It's hard to recommend this series on the strength of this book, the larger premise seems promising and the art style is a definite throwback to the golden age of comics, but I just can't recommend this title. However, if you are into mindless violence, big wolves, non-existent storylines and lots of blood, then Wolf may be the series for you.
Title Wolf #2
Publisher Name: Moonstone Books ( http://moonstonebooks.com/ )
Writer: Grant Sauve
Art: Andy B
$3.99, 22 pages, Color
Safety Content Label: MAX: EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years old.
Publishers Blurb:
The origins of the Werewolf finally revealed, as the Beast seeks vengeance against its creator.
Reviewer Comments:
"Wolf" #2 is a horror comic that attempts to tackle an original spin to the origins of the werewolf and its surrounding legend. The art style is very reminiscent of vintage pre-comic code horror titles that spawned an entire nation to apply censors to the comic book industry. It carries this style well, with the bold comic lines and muted color pallets and ends up being the titles strongest feature.
The title is hampered by a forgettable storyline however, as the writers just seemed to add in a story to pull together the action scenes. Although a slight dark humor is added in the tone of the book, the story really comes off more as a tasteless excuse to show off the bloody murders rather than adding anything to the title. Wolf appears to be part of a larger series of "Heaven vs. Hell" stories, but in its own right the story just doesn't carry enough weight.
By the end I felt no connection with the characters and was left with a slight feeling of distaste at the entire thing (and I do 'enjoys' me some violence!). It's hard to recommend this series on the strength of this book, the larger premise seems promising and the art style is a definite throwback to the golden age of comics, but I just can't recommend this title. However, if you are into mindless violence, big wolves, non-existent storylines and lots of blood, then Wolf may be the series for you.