A son expected to give everything, a daughter motivated to dismantle paradise, must band together to end the endless cycle of sacrificers so that all five families can be free from their eternal tyranny.
Rick Remender introduces readers to a new world that is visually stimulating while simultaneously brutal. The book has little to no action, Remender is able to garner interest in the story due to the cast of characters and setup that holds promise for the kind of ride that readers are set to embark on. Despite the well-written dialogue that is instilled in this book, Remender allows for the art to speak, giving the book a kind of depth for metamessages to flow, leaving readers to interpret what characters actually feel in contrast to what they say. The turmoil between classes and those such as Soluna and the crew of sacrificers who are caught in the middle of the struggle is well-written, established, and tightly paced. It’s easy to follow the story without so much exposition to the kind of world that the characters live in, which is one of the best examples of a first issue that pulls you in and gives readers an established idea of the kind of world-building that they’re allowed to witness without getting lost in the sauce of info dumps, which is the best example of show, don’t tell at its finest.
The art department is filled with an all-star team of hall of famer artists that are specialized in their crafts, which to no one’s surprise, shows with every detailed tick mark, texture, and brush stroke. Max Fiumara delivers beautiful page work, full of panels that are detailed and exude a Victorian, art deco, steampunk exuberance that exudes the kind of fantasy and wonder akin to Remedios Varo’s paintings. Despite the otherworldly characters, anthropomorphic, human, or otherwise, Fiumara is able to display the humanity in each character drawn. Dave McCaig’s colors and Rus Wooton’s lettering enhance Fiumara’s beautifully crafted illustrations, with every textured speck of color and well-placed word balloon. Whether you’re a fan of Remender’s prior works, or looking for something of quality that is worth checking out, The Sacrificers is worth adding to your pull list.
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