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kellie_00's review
4.0
**I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**
I was so surprised by this comic and just got better by the end of it!
It has such an interesting story and I really enjoyed the build up of the world and the introduction to our main character.
One of the strongest things with this comic is that they really succeeded to create interested cliffhangers by the end of every issue.
I am so intrigued to have this series will continue!
I was so surprised by this comic and just got better by the end of it!
It has such an interesting story and I really enjoyed the build up of the world and the introduction to our main character.
One of the strongest things with this comic is that they really succeeded to create interested cliffhangers by the end of every issue.
I am so intrigued to have this series will continue!
wisecraic's review
5.0
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**
Artifact One is a collaborative effort between writers JT Krul and Vince Hernandez along with artist Romina Moranelli. What readers receive is an introduction to a science fiction story following Remi, a Terrillian female, who is an explorer and relic hunter trying to understand the world around her. There is a ruling cleric class strong religious opposition to alchemy and the associated endeavors in discovery.
Moranelli's artwork is absolutely stunning. She manages to develop species for these space worlds that are decidedly new and different while still being familiar enough to be visually relatable. We can see this especially in Remi herself. Even as so much detail goes into the characters and creatures, no aspect of the background has been neglected. In fact, I want prints of these worlds to put on my walls. Everything is so developed and Moranelli's use of color is absolutely masterful.
While Moranelli brings the world to life visually, Krul and Hernandez were certainly not slacking. They have entire cultural developments, down to religious practices, various gods, various tools and weaponry, and so much more. It seems apparent that even some of the "smaller" characters have back stories created. This volume is an introductory volume, of course, so the purpose does appear to be world-building, but there is a glimmer of plot toward the end that I am so very excited about.
I really couldn't ask for more from an introductory volume, and will be eagerly awaiting the next installment from this team.
Artifact One is a collaborative effort between writers JT Krul and Vince Hernandez along with artist Romina Moranelli. What readers receive is an introduction to a science fiction story following Remi, a Terrillian female, who is an explorer and relic hunter trying to understand the world around her. There is a ruling cleric class strong religious opposition to alchemy and the associated endeavors in discovery.
Moranelli's artwork is absolutely stunning. She manages to develop species for these space worlds that are decidedly new and different while still being familiar enough to be visually relatable. We can see this especially in Remi herself. Even as so much detail goes into the characters and creatures, no aspect of the background has been neglected. In fact, I want prints of these worlds to put on my walls. Everything is so developed and Moranelli's use of color is absolutely masterful.
While Moranelli brings the world to life visually, Krul and Hernandez were certainly not slacking. They have entire cultural developments, down to religious practices, various gods, various tools and weaponry, and so much more. It seems apparent that even some of the "smaller" characters have back stories created. This volume is an introductory volume, of course, so the purpose does appear to be world-building, but there is a glimmer of plot toward the end that I am so very excited about.
I really couldn't ask for more from an introductory volume, and will be eagerly awaiting the next installment from this team.
mouseg's review
3.0
At first, I thought this was just another religious conflict story except with aliens in space. The priest(s) droning on was boring and made me skip ahead, even the art wasn't enough to save those scenes. I enjoyed the art and how the colors melded together. I liked the twist at the end of issue one. It was a nice hook to get us to continue reading. Though, I'm not sure if the hook at the end of the volume was enough to keep me reading the series.
ARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
spiravirgo's review
4.0
I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review
"Keep Going, keep Searching, keep discovering. Until all the pieces fall into place."
I am not much of Aspen comics reader. I don't find them appealing to me hence I never bother to purchase one of their titles as far as my memory can recall. Sometimes you just are not interested in what some companies have to offer despite their talented writers or artists on board. So imagined my surprise when I was lucky enough to tackle one of their comics and try it for myself for free for that clarification. I was blown by how prejudice I have been toward this company just due to what some readers say about them.
Artifact One tell the story of Remi who grows up in a over zealots society who worships the gods and anything that seems unholy like science or advancement is blasphemous. Remi grown up by her father to explore, to study and experience the world was fortunate enough to not be brainwashed like everyone else. One day while discovering some mysteries on one of her exploits in the cave is suddenly thrown into chain of events that shakes her world and put her life in danger.
The story is simple and yet interesting to follow up from issue to issue. How is earth connected to this mysterious planet? What is the government keeping secret from society? How much longer can Remi can go on before she get caught? All of that and the beautiful artwork by Romina Moranelli makes you want to keep going. I already became infatuated by this and I can't wait to read more :)
"Keep Going, keep Searching, keep discovering. Until all the pieces fall into place."
I am not much of Aspen comics reader. I don't find them appealing to me hence I never bother to purchase one of their titles as far as my memory can recall. Sometimes you just are not interested in what some companies have to offer despite their talented writers or artists on board. So imagined my surprise when I was lucky enough to tackle one of their comics and try it for myself for free for that clarification. I was blown by how prejudice I have been toward this company just due to what some readers say about them.
Artifact One tell the story of Remi who grows up in a over zealots society who worships the gods and anything that seems unholy like science or advancement is blasphemous. Remi grown up by her father to explore, to study and experience the world was fortunate enough to not be brainwashed like everyone else. One day while discovering some mysteries on one of her exploits in the cave is suddenly thrown into chain of events that shakes her world and put her life in danger.
The story is simple and yet interesting to follow up from issue to issue. How is earth connected to this mysterious planet? What is the government keeping secret from society? How much longer can Remi can go on before she get caught? All of that and the beautiful artwork by Romina Moranelli makes you want to keep going. I already became infatuated by this and I can't wait to read more :)
cashollinger's review
5.0
*I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through Netgalley in exhange for an honest review.*
The art of this comic is beautiful! I really enjoyed the plot and I look forward to seeing Remi figure out what the mysterious object is and what it's symbol means.
The art of this comic is beautiful! I really enjoyed the plot and I look forward to seeing Remi figure out what the mysterious object is and what it's symbol means.
ruthsic's review
4.0
Warnings: graphic violence, death of parent
At first, I thought this was a medieval fantasy, what with the persecution of scientists/alchemists by a religious order, with the exception being that the people look like aliens. And I was kinda right, since this does concern aliens, but in a very different perspective than we usually expect from alien sci-fi stories. Remi, like her scientist father, is an explorer and very interested in observing nature and figuring out how things work, both things shunned by the religion of their land, so they usually are low-key about it. When someone sells them out, though, she is forced to go into hiding, and she is also carrying a mysterious artifact made of an unusual metal she found during her exploring. She moves from place to place, trying to be out of the radar of the soldiers. She tries to investigate the artifact on her own and finds some answers, but it leaves us with more questions.
When I first saw the artifact, I was operating on a certain theory as to what it means on this planet, so I was surprised by the actual twist towards the end. It is a different angle for this kind of story, and it also has me interested in what has happened since then, and why the religious order resembles a particular religious doctrine from Earth. The artwork has pleasing aesthetics and I like the character design for the most part! I still have a lot of questions about Remi's society and why the artwork made certain choices, but I suppose those will be answered in future volumes. For now, this was quite an interesting start!
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Aspen Comics, via Edelweiss.
At first, I thought this was a medieval fantasy, what with the persecution of scientists/alchemists by a religious order, with the exception being that the people look like aliens. And I was kinda right, since this does concern aliens, but in a very different perspective than we usually expect from alien sci-fi stories. Remi, like her scientist father, is an explorer and very interested in observing nature and figuring out how things work, both things shunned by the religion of their land, so they usually are low-key about it. When someone sells them out, though, she is forced to go into hiding, and she is also carrying a mysterious artifact made of an unusual metal she found during her exploring. She moves from place to place, trying to be out of the radar of the soldiers. She tries to investigate the artifact on her own and finds some answers, but it leaves us with more questions.
When I first saw the artifact, I was operating on a certain theory as to what it means on this planet, so I was surprised by the actual twist towards the end. It is a different angle for this kind of story, and it also has me interested in what has happened since then, and why the religious order resembles a particular religious doctrine from Earth. The artwork has pleasing aesthetics and I like the character design for the most part! I still have a lot of questions about Remi's society and why the artwork made certain choices, but I suppose those will be answered in future volumes. For now, this was quite an interesting start!
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Aspen Comics, via Edelweiss.
kyraslibrary's review
4.0
*I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. *
What a great comic! the art was beautiful. The characters great! I loved Remi Definitely a fun read!
What a great comic! the art was beautiful. The characters great! I loved Remi Definitely a fun read!
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