Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #1 (of 4) Impressions
Author: George Mann
Artists: Maan House, Steve Canon (Colors), Andworld Design’s Jame (Letterer)
Comic Editor: Ibraheem Kazi
Designed By: Oz Bowne
**Disclaimer: I Received a Digital Review Copy**
Cover Art
The main character, Lucadeus, is the central point of Bjorn Barends' cover, which is monstrously eye-catching. The character design is like a victorious, barbarian-esque Denzel Washington from the Book of Eli. Lucadeus on the cover is large, looking over the real estate and carnage. Using minimal red, Bjorn Barends emphasizes his ability to color coordinate a trail of dead and fashion with various greys and noir. It is possible for a reader to feel that the artist is a real-time witness, and Lucadeus is sharing his history through the illustrations. CAW!
Interior
The Dark Soul comics might find the mini-series’ beginning a bit routine. Considering most releases are mini-series, that's an easy conclusion. It doesn’t detract from the story's start. With a smooth, quick pace, George Mann and Maan House's art/script paneling draws readers into a bleak yet hopeful fantasy world. In the end, this issue was excited about the trio's feats of strength. George Mann’s script uses a spreadpage, smoothly pacing the journey and providing context of time. Nonetheless, the script needed consolidation and a more impactful ending.
Titan Comics nailed the ideal art style for the Dark Souls books. The art team improves immersion and reader engagement. Immaculate architecture, dialogue, character designs, and mood lighting make this a superb collaborative work. Well done to AD’s Jame for his lettering work. The narrative's letter style fits Dark Souls perfectly and enables the escapism. Jame excels at perfectly placing the letter boxes, enhancing the art's message.
Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #1 is on sale December 3rd digitally and physically!
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