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espressoroast's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ivana_kroeger's review
3.0
A cada edição um novo artista assume os pincéis, em alguns casos deu certo mas em outros deixou muito a desejar. (Tô falando de você mesmo, [a:Javier Pulido]! Que decepção...) E essa ciranda de artistas aumenta a sensação de inconsistência que permeia a obra inteira.
[a:James Robinson|28055|James Robinson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1305435500p2/28055.jpg] trabalhou o enredo em formato de episódios fechados, até aí tudo bem se não fosse o fato de TODOS seguirem a mesma premissa: Wanda vagando mundo a fora, enfrentando espíritos malignos - o que causa um certo tédio, principalmente porque pouco é adicionado sobre o arco principal.
O volume gira em torno do fato de que a magia está morrendo e a Wanda começa uma busca para descobrir o porquê e como restaurar antes que seja tarde demais. Vemos deuses, mitos, personagens antigos e pitadas da origem da Feiticeira Escarlate.
#01: Para um pontapé inicial da história, essa edição foi bem morna. Talvez se tivesse um pouco mais de ação teria funcionado melhor. A arte também não foi das melhores. Nota: 2/5
#02: De longe a arte mais bonita do volume - o aquarelado combinou perfeitamente com a história, personagens e o cenário(Grécia). Essa foi a edição que mais me empolgou, temos mitologia, ação, suspense e drama na medida certa! Nota: 4/5
#03: Pra mim essa edição foi uma bela encheção de linguiça, só serviu de filler. O único ponto alto é o encontro entre Feiticeiras Escarlate de tempos distintos e o que a presença dessa "outra" feiticeira significa para Wanda. A arte também não é das melhores. Nota: 2/5
#04: Nessa edição é explicado melhor do que se trata a Witches' Road e como diferentes tempos podem coexistir ali. Curti o conceito, só acho que poderiam ter aproveitado melhor - dava pra ter focado o volume inteiro só nisso, são tantas possibilidades de conflitos que poderiam ter sido trabalhados. Também é onde surge, enfim, o Emerald Wizard. A arte dessa edição melhora e tem mais sinergia com a história. Nota: 3/5
#05: Aqui a gente tem um exemplo perfeito de uma história ótima que perde seu brilho por conta de uma arte meia boca. De todas as edições, essa é o estilo que menos gostei, não casa com a história, além de ser muito flat para uma obra que trata de magia. Dito isso, preciso vangloriar um detalhe que pra mim salvou essa edição: a forma como - mesmo com essa arte marromeno - todo o conflito e clímax da história foi contada em silêncio, zero texto, só arte. Nota: 4/5
punkydory's review
1.0
Now, here come my complaints. Let's start with the rest of the artwork. Over the 5 issues the artwork was all over the place. And barring issue #1, I strongly disliked it. Issue #2 had some page layouts that were absolutely chaotic. Issues 3 & 4 switched between 2 artists (something I'm not a fan of), and issue 5 was just bizarre. There was no consistency. Need I say more?
Now for the story. The Scarlet Witch seemed like a badass character with the author hinting at an interesting origin story. I still think that is the case, but it was not conveyed in this comic. I couldn't even seem to get a sense of Wanda Maximoff as a person. There were some unimpressive "action" sequences scattered throughout, and the stories were weak and rushed. The last issue was the worst, coming in at a mere 17 pages. Try a little harder, please.
Needless to say, I was not impressed. I won't be continuing this series, and I wouldn't recommend it. I'm disappointed, because I really had high hopes for this. That'll teach me to expect anything :)
*update: I wanted to give a recommendation if this comic didn't impress you either. If you're looking for a strong female character with magical powers, check out Zatanna. I read [b:Zatanna by Paul Dini|31616115|Zatanna by Paul Dini|Paul Dini|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1488678653s/31616115.jpg|52294567], and it's a great collection.
octobertune's review
4.0
quetzelish's review
4.0
I'm going to start with the art because this is another book whose artist changes from issue to issue which has always made for a jarring experience. But it does work in this volume, as each artist takes on a different location and if they return to it, the previous artist and returns as well. It gives a visual clarity to locations and events which I really appreciate. Unfortunately, all the art not done by Dillon (who's art is always very realistic and clear) feels muddy, beautiful to look at but hard to follow. Which may be the point. Everything is fractured and unclear, themes that run throughout the book. I just wish that it was easier to figure out what was happening panel to panel in those sections. Books with magic in theme should be striking and colorful (which this is) but also clear so we, the readers, can figure out what to focus on and to follow the action behind the spells (which this volume lacked, but not fully).
The best issue of the volume is definitly the final one. It's a one and done story that uses the art style to its advantage and tells not only a solid story, but does it in a really odd but cool manner. But thay only shows how oddly bad the story was for the rest of the volume. Its so uneven, sometimes setting up the idea that witchcraft is broken but then going on an adventure with a second rate villain that feels forced into the book. And maybe this is all because the scarlet witch is a post here. She has no discernable personality, rarely showing emotions beyond "grrr" or struggling with spell. Again, the most emotion she shows is when Dillon draws her. We see the intricacies of her facial expressions and that helps a lot. But it's obvious this volume is just starting to build to something so hopefully it will get better from here. As it stands, this is a beautiful but very uneven entry into scarlet witch's catalogue of comics.
maybeimbornwithit's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
justabookholic's review
3.0
Not to pit fandoms against one another but in terms of success rates and general pedestrian casualty, Wanda Maximoff wipes the floor with John Constantine (strictly in terms of solo runs, full-cast arcs not included). The comic was relatively interesting and a quick read but I wouldn't say I'm hooked. Will be continuing on but more out of tepid curiosity than desperate intrigue.
The Scarlet Witch tries to atone for past sins by traveling the world with her dead witch turned ghost companion (Agatha Harkness) with the goal of "fixing" witchcraft. Someone is breaking the fabric of magic and Wanda scours the globe in the pursuit of finding and stopping her unknown foe. Forgotten histories, both general and personal, are uncovered as Wanda learns more about her family.
joetwed's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
baxtervallens's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75