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kimwritesstuff's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked this so much that I've added the comic to my watchlist so I can read the next issues as they come out. The fun thing about this comic is that there are a lot of familiar elements. If you're a fantasy fan, you know about Orcs and can easily be transported to a world where Orcs exist. Even with the familiar, almost D&D type storytelling, the story still manages to surprise you. The Vangol are a worthy and somewhat spooky adversary, plaguing both Orcs and Humans.
Of course, Humans and Orcs don't get along, so they must forge a tenuous alliance by allowing an Overlord's beloved cousin, Tara, to go with a human commander, Callum. Again, the story seems familiar; we see two outcasts of their kind, Tara and Callum, work together against the Vangol. While elsewhere we follow the Orcs and how they feel about this peace treaty. I do feel like there could have been more worldbuilding, and we could have seen more about humans. I didn't really get a sense of how magic or lack of works in this world. I know this is only the first section of what is set up to be a long saga, but it just felt like some backstory was missing.
Overall, this was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next issue in the series!
Thanks to Netgalley and IDW Publishing.
Of course, Humans and Orcs don't get along, so they must forge a tenuous alliance by allowing an Overlord's beloved cousin, Tara, to go with a human commander, Callum. Again, the story seems familiar; we see two outcasts of their kind, Tara and Callum, work together against the Vangol. While elsewhere we follow the Orcs and how they feel about this peace treaty. I do feel like there could have been more worldbuilding, and we could have seen more about humans. I didn't really get a sense of how magic or lack of works in this world. I know this is only the first section of what is set up to be a long saga, but it just felt like some backstory was missing.
Overall, this was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next issue in the series!
Thanks to Netgalley and IDW Publishing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Blood
gaby_readsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this volume and look forward to continuing this series. The art and color palette was perfect for the world and storyline, very vibrant and eye catching. I have reas other series by this author before and have liked their story telling and here it’s once again very engaging. The slow build of trust in the orc/human alliance is done so well and even though I don’t know the characters super well yet I found myself invested in their journeys. Overall a great start to a series.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for granting me access to an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for granting me access to an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Blood
unavezmas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I liked this comic. Artstyle is rich and colorful and cartoonish (as far as I am concerned there should be more cartoonish stuff) Orcs and humans looks district enough to differenciate them. It uses all the tropes and cliches you'd expect without sounding boring. There's still enough depth to it to keep me engaged.
As a person who generally finds good characters boring I was surprised I liked Cal, war orphan who grew up with a sword, and fighting is the only thing he knows how to do. And for a person who never knew love he gives it so freely.
Tara knows she'll never be together with her beloved because politics and struggling to go on is heartbreaking to see. I didn't see the other characters enough to get invested I hope that'll change in the future.
I am also curious what's going on with the undead(?). What do they want, if they want anything? Why did they show up now?
Thank you IDW publishing and Netgalley for providing me with free copy in exchange for an honest review.
As a person who generally finds good characters boring I was surprised I liked Cal, war orphan who grew up with a sword, and fighting is the only thing he knows how to do. And for a person who never knew love he gives it so freely.
Tara knows she'll never be together with her beloved because politics and struggling to go on is heartbreaking to see. I didn't see the other characters enough to get invested I hope that'll change in the future.
I am also curious what's going on with the undead(?). What do they want, if they want anything? Why did they show up now?
Thank you IDW publishing and Netgalley for providing me with free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and War
Minor: Rape and Xenophobia
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