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Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Oct 05, 2008I'm not a big fantasy guy normally, but I was drawn into this story immediately due to the unique art (courtesy of Michael Avon Oeming of 'Powers' infamy) and the versimilitude of the story. It's familiar, echoing 'Star Wars,' 'Lord of the Rings,' and other sources without feeling like something we've all seen a million times before. The political intrigues of Mouse versus Rat are fascinating, and Karic's naive belief in the Templars is palpable. These aren't humans, but their tribulations are very human, and the story moves quickly from point A to point B, ending with a painful moment that really resonated. I've never read an issue of Mice Templart before this, but I'm definitely going to read more afterwards. Mice Templar #5 is a well-done package, nailing a 4 out of 5 star rating, and really impressing me with it's complexity, while remaining very accessible... Read Full Review
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