From the pile of unread comics, here's a random issue of Poison Elves, the fantasy series that boasted the longest ears in comics.
I'm starting a protocol with this review of linking the Wikipedia entry for any publisher that is no longer in business.
Title: Poison Elves
Date: 2000
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Writer: Drew Hayes
Artist: Drew Hayes
Two experienced elves are escorting a younger elf on a journey when a hunting horn sounds in the distance, and the group quickly realizes that they are the ones being hunted. And the hunter is something magical and very dangerous.
About half of the issue consists of dialogue between the younger elf and his two guardians, who are not exactly thrilled with his attitude. There is a lot of posturing, which feels right, given the circumstances, and when the posturing breaks down, there is a good ring of truth to the dialogue. Still, the characters don't really come off as likeable and there is not much hook for me as a new reader coming on board at this admittedly random spot.
The art and the plot both improve during the hunt sequence, which does a good job of building tension. The huntsman is frightening and formidable.
This was my first time reading this series, which I've heard good things about for many years. I didn't feel like it really left me wanting to read more, but there was some good artwork and the dialogue felt natural.
On a minor note, and something I seldom find myself complaining about, I didn't like the lettering in this issue. I felt it was unnecessarily difficult to read in several places.
Rating: 5.5/10
I'm starting a protocol with this review of linking the Wikipedia entry for any publisher that is no longer in business.
Title: Poison ElvesDate: 2000
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Writer: Drew Hayes
Artist: Drew Hayes
Two experienced elves are escorting a younger elf on a journey when a hunting horn sounds in the distance, and the group quickly realizes that they are the ones being hunted. And the hunter is something magical and very dangerous.
About half of the issue consists of dialogue between the younger elf and his two guardians, who are not exactly thrilled with his attitude. There is a lot of posturing, which feels right, given the circumstances, and when the posturing breaks down, there is a good ring of truth to the dialogue. Still, the characters don't really come off as likeable and there is not much hook for me as a new reader coming on board at this admittedly random spot.
The art and the plot both improve during the hunt sequence, which does a good job of building tension. The huntsman is frightening and formidable.
This was my first time reading this series, which I've heard good things about for many years. I didn't feel like it really left me wanting to read more, but there was some good artwork and the dialogue felt natural.
On a minor note, and something I seldom find myself complaining about, I didn't like the lettering in this issue. I felt it was unnecessarily difficult to read in several places.
Rating: 5.5/10
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