Alea Perez Comic Reviews

Compelling and complex characters are coupled with a timely and heartbreaking story pertaining to capitalism, greed, and the migrant experience in this intricately drawn, suspenseful modern western.

Although "The Magic Order" #1 serves largely as an introduction to the characters, and to a slightly lesser degree the world, it sets the reader up for an engrossing, fantastical whodunit.

Like preview night, "The Long Con" has provided a glimpse of what is to come, with expectations of further exposition and backstory mixed with continued effectively simple humor and solidly drawn visuals.

Not just for foodies, "Flavor" #2 will pique the interest of those looking for a playful fantasy mashup of Lucy Knisley's Relish, Natalie Riess' Space Battle Lunchtime, and Attack on Titan.

"The Standoff" is just clich enough to pack no real surprises or create suspense, even in its teaser reveal for issue #2. An okay read for those who find comfort in action-packed, gory predictability but otherwise, a pass.

An amusing tale, made all the more amusing by its absurdity, "Bloodlust & Bonnets" is a charming story that will do well with those who enjoy their classics of the romance and regency era spiced up with a touch of paranormal and fantasy.

Despite the minor issues associated with busy page layouts, Neri and Wilkin are able to give a platform to a fascinating woman and help share her captivating David and Goliath story of the perseverance and humanity of the small but mighty overcoming the destructiveness of the powerful.

somethings on the dating scene, or those who have recently escaped it.

Kit and Cat Seaton have all the elements needed to make "Norroway" a cohesive and poignant story, including an intriguing premise, emotional conflict, and the potential for stronger characterizations, but struggle to pull them together into a cohesive whole in the first volume.