I think this was my favorite new comic I read this year, and I admit it's because of the "Till We Have Faces" quote that drew me in. It was a novel that reinvigorated my love of myth and folklore, and is, just as this comic is, a powerful story of belief that exists within and without the Self.
The height of the story was so gripping and magnetic that I immediately felt the echos of the climax of Lewis' novel, written jointly with his wife, Joy Davidman. I have a first edition copy, it was the book my partner proposed with, it was a book that convinced me to keep living. And here, Wise takes that thread of transcendence and weaves it into a rich and arresting tapestry of prayer and anger, love and pain.
There are so many small, beautiful panels and moments where I just sat with a page. I know this is a comic I will come back to again and again, even though I can feel the literal squeeze of my heart at the thought. Amazing, beautiful work. Thank you for bringing it into the world.
I also bought this at the Shortbox Comics Fair. I didn't know what to expect, but I liked the art style and the diversity of body types depicted. Wow, man, I was blown away when it turned out that this comic was not only beautifully drawn but incredibly well-written, with deft, subtle worldbuilding and characterization. The tragic story resonates with some of humanity's most ancient myths and literary works, but also with dilemmas and crises ordinary people still face every day in the modern world.
Wise's visual composition is masterful and striking, moving the reader through the story almost as though they're watching an animated film. The more experimental photo-collage artwork in the book's climactic scenes works well, too.
My literal only complaint about the story is that when it was over I was left wanting to learn so much more about, and spend so much more time with, these characters and their world!
Got this masterpiece from the Shortbox Comics Fair, it was so viscerally good!
I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of the many layers though, and maybe missed some things or lack some references to understand the whole of it 🤔
I would love to read more insight into what happens during&around the story, or know if my interpretation is not too far off!
i truly adore this comic. ive reread it at least 4 times and plan to read it again. its so rich with emotion ive cried every time i read it. i love it. excellent work
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I think this was my favorite new comic I read this year, and I admit it's because of the "Till We Have Faces" quote that drew me in. It was a novel that reinvigorated my love of myth and folklore, and is, just as this comic is, a powerful story of belief that exists within and without the Self.
The height of the story was so gripping and magnetic that I immediately felt the echos of the climax of Lewis' novel, written jointly with his wife, Joy Davidman. I have a first edition copy, it was the book my partner proposed with, it was a book that convinced me to keep living. And here, Wise takes that thread of transcendence and weaves it into a rich and arresting tapestry of prayer and anger, love and pain.
There are so many small, beautiful panels and moments where I just sat with a page. I know this is a comic I will come back to again and again, even though I can feel the literal squeeze of my heart at the thought. Amazing, beautiful work. Thank you for bringing it into the world.
I also bought this at the Shortbox Comics Fair. I didn't know what to expect, but I liked the art style and the diversity of body types depicted. Wow, man, I was blown away when it turned out that this comic was not only beautifully drawn but incredibly well-written, with deft, subtle worldbuilding and characterization. The tragic story resonates with some of humanity's most ancient myths and literary works, but also with dilemmas and crises ordinary people still face every day in the modern world.
Wise's visual composition is masterful and striking, moving the reader through the story almost as though they're watching an animated film. The more experimental photo-collage artwork in the book's climactic scenes works well, too.
My literal only complaint about the story is that when it was over I was left wanting to learn so much more about, and spend so much more time with, these characters and their world!
Got this masterpiece from the Shortbox Comics Fair, it was so viscerally good!
I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of the many layers though, and maybe missed some things or lack some references to understand the whole of it 🤔
I would love to read more insight into what happens during&around the story, or know if my interpretation is not too far off!
One of my favorite comics I have read this year. I truly reccomend this to everyone.
i truly adore this comic. ive reread it at least 4 times and plan to read it again. its so rich with emotion ive cried every time i read it. i love it. excellent work