Xena: Warrior Princess #1

I loved the premise of the Goddess Discord holding the village hostage by threatening to take the children. And the closing page offers up an excellent cliffhanger. Read Full Review

Overall, this wasa great first issue that ends with a cliffhanger that has me ready for the next issue. Read Full Review

Xena is back, and hopefully, a Hercules series isnt far behind. I loved the old shows, and this debut issue gives enough to make nostalgia fans happy but also treads new water freshly and excitingly. I cannot wait for the second issue! Read Full Review

Xena and Gabrielle are warriors who prove their physical ability and tactical strength throughout. By the issues end, Ayala seamlessly eliminates the will they, wont they of Xenabrielle stories past, solidifying their relationship dynamic in a way that can only add depth to a series run promising to be full of badassery and mythical hi-jinx. Read Full Review

Xena Warrior Princess (2019-) #1 immediately launches into the first adventure. Vita Ayala and Olympia Sweetman compose a tremendous debut issue. Do not miss this new Xena series. Read Full Review

A polished and well-told story, Xena the Warrior Princess #1 has much to offer, both for fans of the show and for newbies like myself. Ayala is a fast-rising writer in the industry, and the artistic team compliments the scripting well. This title gets a hearty recommendation. Read Full Review

There's a lot to like here if you're hoping to recapture what it was that made the TV series so much fun. And that's definitely worth carrying on because it means a lot to a lot of people. I wouldn't be averse to something more mature as a side miniseries or special though. With this book, we get a solid entry into what's happening with all the players in place and what feels like a two-issue story unless there are bigger things at play. Ayala capture the tone well and the voices of the characters while Sweetman has the visual design just right, with a playful and dynamic approach that feels energetic and engaging. I'm definitely in for a few more issues to see how it all shakes out. Read Full Review

A great revamp of a beloved character and franchise, "Xena: Warrior Princess" #1 hits all the right beats to feel like a faithful adaptation. Read Full Review

The silver lining of Xena #1 is that the potential for a great comic is there. The entire creative team knows what kind of book they are working on, and at times, they even nail it. It just needs a bit more personality and a little less reverential adaptation. Hopefully by the next issue things will have livened up a bit. Read Full Review

It does have some beautiful covers and variant covers, so it has that going for it. Fans of the show may have a better perspective. If you are a Xena fan I would love to hear your thoughts on the issue? Did you like it? Was it true to the character? Let us know in the comments. Read Full Review

It takes a little too long to get started, a little too long to explain things, and while the comic ends on a cliffhanger, it's a somewhat confusing one that doesn't feel particularly earned Read Full Review