Book of Death #1
Writer: Robert Venditti
Artists: Doug Braithwaite & Robert Gill
I’ve always thought that the only 2 writers capable of pulling off a good event were Jonathan Hickman and Geoff Johns. After reading Armor Wars and Book of Death #1, I think I’ll be adding Robert Venditti to that list. Book of Death #1 surprised me in its plot, execution and stellar characters dynamics.
This is a large-scaled event done right as Venditti finds a good sense of balance between the large and the small. He explores the broken relationship between mentor and student in a short interaction between Gilad and Aric. Neither of them want to fight but a clashing of ideas puts these two against each other when they should be fighting together.
The team conflict between Unity isn’t the main factor of this comic’s epicness, however as Robert Venditti paints an devastating picture of Valiant’s supposed future with the book of death. The grandiose storytelling is able to perfectly portray the scale of this series and the consequences that will come if the heroes of the Valiant Universe fail.
Though, the main issue lies is the centre of this issue as we aren’t able to latch on to the new geomancer’s character just yet. Hopefully in the future, Venditti will be able to flesh out this young girl but for now, she isn’t bringing anything interesting to the table.
In terms of art, Dough Braithwaite and Robert Gill serviceably bring Venditti’s strong script to life. I say serviceably because nothing stood out as being amazing or jaw-dropping which is usually expecting from summer events. Their art is not bad and the change in artist is almost seamless but the overall visual experience of this comic is more bland and a lot less fun than the script.
Book of Death #1 is continuing proof that Valiant Comics isn’t a company to be overlooked. Robert Venditti knows how to tell an epic story without crumbling under the pressure that comes with telling such an important story. Book of Death is a fun and entertaining comic that has a lingering sense of dread to accompany the grandiose nature of a comic event. Valiant may, yet again, have another successful event in their hands.
Artists: Doug Braithwaite & Robert Gill
I’ve always thought that the only 2 writers capable of pulling off a good event were Jonathan Hickman and Geoff Johns. After reading Armor Wars and Book of Death #1, I think I’ll be adding Robert Venditti to that list. Book of Death #1 surprised me in its plot, execution and stellar characters dynamics.
This is a large-scaled event done right as Venditti finds a good sense of balance between the large and the small. He explores the broken relationship between mentor and student in a short interaction between Gilad and Aric. Neither of them want to fight but a clashing of ideas puts these two against each other when they should be fighting together.
The team conflict between Unity isn’t the main factor of this comic’s epicness, however as Robert Venditti paints an devastating picture of Valiant’s supposed future with the book of death. The grandiose storytelling is able to perfectly portray the scale of this series and the consequences that will come if the heroes of the Valiant Universe fail.
Though, the main issue lies is the centre of this issue as we aren’t able to latch on to the new geomancer’s character just yet. Hopefully in the future, Venditti will be able to flesh out this young girl but for now, she isn’t bringing anything interesting to the table.
In terms of art, Dough Braithwaite and Robert Gill serviceably bring Venditti’s strong script to life. I say serviceably because nothing stood out as being amazing or jaw-dropping which is usually expecting from summer events. Their art is not bad and the change in artist is almost seamless but the overall visual experience of this comic is more bland and a lot less fun than the script.
Book of Death #1 is continuing proof that Valiant Comics isn’t a company to be overlooked. Robert Venditti knows how to tell an epic story without crumbling under the pressure that comes with telling such an important story. Book of Death is a fun and entertaining comic that has a lingering sense of dread to accompany the grandiose nature of a comic event. Valiant may, yet again, have another successful event in their hands.
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