Ghost Wolf #1
Amigo Comics
Written by: El Torres
Artwork by: Siku and Luis Czerniawski
Lettering by: Malaka Studio
Colors by: Sandra Molina
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: Ghost Wolf tells the story of a young member of a barbarian tribe whose clan is massacred by the Bahatch, whom he’ll survive thanks to an ancient warrior summoned by his grandfather.
Review: When I first saw the cover for Ghost Wolf #1, 'Holy crap, that looks awesome!' was something that came into my mind. I mean, an all powerful wolf man with a giant ax surrounded by mists? What's not to love about that!? Little did I realize that particular thought about the cover would find its way to me again after I finished reading this story. A story I honestly can't wait to see more of. I am pretty happy El decided to give this title another chance at life. The fact its going the way he wants it to this time around is a fairly great thing too. This story is set in an age before Mankind was really Mankind. When spirits and stories were a big part of life. And the idea that Man and Wolf can do some fairly fantastic things together when they were beating the crap out of each other not even 5 minutes ago is something I found great and easy to believe. Because to survive against what the untamed wilderness has to offer, you got to do things you normally wouldn't do.
Despite knowing this is more of a Barbarian styled tale, this also felt to me like a Native American styled story as well. As you got the Great Wolf spirit helping Man during his time of need and what looks like a ritual that needs to be done in order do what must be done. Something you might think a Native American spirit would have someone go through in order to proove themselves. The story that is told a thousand times, an idea that's mentioned several times through out this book. I like the idea of that, and I can imagine that some things might wind up being told differently as time went on. But still maintaining the core elements of it. As for Demne, I look forward to seeing how far he'll go as like those who have come before him have done in protecting his people with the power of the Wolf Spirit. I got to wonder though if Grandfather knew this would happen or if it was just something he didn't think would happen since he thought being lenient towards the Bahatch was a good idea during his time.
The artwork by Siku and Czerniawski, along with Sandra's colors really do this book a fine service. And I hope to see this bunch stay on board with this. I really think Amigo has got another great title on their hands. Course the fact this has already sold out on the distribution level clearly tells you a lot right there. This is something you are not going to want to miss out on.
5 out of 5 Stars
Editor's Note: To find out where you can acquire your very own copy of this, head here!
Amigo Comics
Written by: El Torres
Artwork by: Siku and Luis Czerniawski
Lettering by: Malaka Studio
Colors by: Sandra Molina
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: Ghost Wolf tells the story of a young member of a barbarian tribe whose clan is massacred by the Bahatch, whom he’ll survive thanks to an ancient warrior summoned by his grandfather.
Review: When I first saw the cover for Ghost Wolf #1, 'Holy crap, that looks awesome!' was something that came into my mind. I mean, an all powerful wolf man with a giant ax surrounded by mists? What's not to love about that!? Little did I realize that particular thought about the cover would find its way to me again after I finished reading this story. A story I honestly can't wait to see more of. I am pretty happy El decided to give this title another chance at life. The fact its going the way he wants it to this time around is a fairly great thing too. This story is set in an age before Mankind was really Mankind. When spirits and stories were a big part of life. And the idea that Man and Wolf can do some fairly fantastic things together when they were beating the crap out of each other not even 5 minutes ago is something I found great and easy to believe. Because to survive against what the untamed wilderness has to offer, you got to do things you normally wouldn't do.
Despite knowing this is more of a Barbarian styled tale, this also felt to me like a Native American styled story as well. As you got the Great Wolf spirit helping Man during his time of need and what looks like a ritual that needs to be done in order do what must be done. Something you might think a Native American spirit would have someone go through in order to proove themselves. The story that is told a thousand times, an idea that's mentioned several times through out this book. I like the idea of that, and I can imagine that some things might wind up being told differently as time went on. But still maintaining the core elements of it. As for Demne, I look forward to seeing how far he'll go as like those who have come before him have done in protecting his people with the power of the Wolf Spirit. I got to wonder though if Grandfather knew this would happen or if it was just something he didn't think would happen since he thought being lenient towards the Bahatch was a good idea during his time.
The artwork by Siku and Czerniawski, along with Sandra's colors really do this book a fine service. And I hope to see this bunch stay on board with this. I really think Amigo has got another great title on their hands. Course the fact this has already sold out on the distribution level clearly tells you a lot right there. This is something you are not going to want to miss out on.
5 out of 5 Stars
Editor's Note: To find out where you can acquire your very own copy of this, head here!