I’m so glad to be back in the world of Barbaric. All these volumes run into each other building up an epic story that doesn’t skimp on the characters at the heart of it. There’s some interesting developments of older plot threads and to have such strong continuity is a bonus as the world feels so fleshed out. I am excited to see what happens next in this arc.
The stakes are now higher than they have ever been and there’s now something of a running villain with Gladius. There are a lot more questions raised even as we get answers about the past. It’s just developing so well and in a way that has me hooked completely. I am impatient for more. Owen is in real trouble. Axe has a new status quo. Soren too and Steel has much to come to terms with. It’s also very clearly not over yet. I can’t wait to see what the hell is in store next.
“Where this story is strong is in our introduction to of Antioch, a king from another continent ready to throw down with anyone who stands in his path to justice.”
“With humour, solid character work, adventure and more than a little bit of gore Barbaric is back and doing what it does best.”
“If you like your fantasy with a side of bloodthirstiness and humour then Barbaric is definitely the book for you.”
Writer: Tres DeanArtist: Sebastián PírizColourist: Dee CunniffeLetterers: Jim CampbellPublisher: Vault We Ride Titans #2 ended with the appearance of a mysterious mech in New Hyperion. This issue we get some of that sweet giant mech battling action you’ve probably been waiting for. Although plenty of the pages within this issue are dedicated to big action sequences the family dynamic is […]
This week Will and Zach got together to discuss the first volume of Frontiersman by Patrick Kindlon, Marco Ferrari, Jim Campbell and James Heppelwhite from Image Comics!
“I was surprised when I picked up this second issue, but I’m glad I did, and I’ll definitely be back for more next month.”
“It is quite emotional to see the final solution to this world. If you have any attachment to these characters you will find that there might well be a tear shed at the end. I will say it’s not a sad ending per se. There is some sadness but there is also hope and it is nice to see that break through since Everfrost hasn’t had a lot of hope in many respects, such is the nature of the world. You feel there’s victory in the air and that’s good.”
“Three issues in and I’m really enjoying Frontiersman.”
“The mythology and world building of Everfrost gets deeper in this third issue”
“This issue feels like the start of something positive.”
“Everything I really look for in a comic. Plus some really fun gore.”
“Thematically there’s some interesting ideas in The Last Book You’ll Ever Read #1, and while that’s something I’m very much interested in, I don’t necessarily think this issue is a very good setup for the story to come.”
“Overall this is an issue that’s just as good as the first and I loved the first issue.”
“I feel like I need to watch cute animal videos to take the edge off.”
Bigger Than Capes 