Let's go to Russia of late 19th and early 20th century.
Rasputin #1
Image Comics widens its catalogue each week. We've reached the moment when retailers finally get new #1s of books announced on both Image Expo and Comic Con International San Diego. Here I'd like to mention Robert Kirkman's Outcast, Zack Snyder's Wytches, newest Rasputin and there's much more. Next Wednesday Image will be shipping the premiere issue of highly anticipated Tooth & Claw. But let's go back to today's star, Raputin #1.
It's always hard to review a book after only 22 pages. Despite the fact Rasputin has slightly more, it's still a great unknown. Written by Alex Grecian, Rasputin is quite sure to be well written. I've never been disappointed by this guy. Issue one of our new series focuses on young Rasputin and his family. A family full of violence, anger and magic. And magic here is crucial for the story. That's probably how Rasputin will find his way to power and make numerous enemies willing to kill him as fast as possible. And in issue one we are served a very first attempt of murdering out "hero".
Reading Rasputin it is impossible not to notice gorgeous artwork done by Riley Rossmo. I need to check out this guy more carefully and read some of his past works. The way how he captures all landscapes, facial expressions and dynamism in beautiful panels is stunning.
Rasputin is worth reading not only for its artwork. Solid script should get more entertaining with time and introduce us to Russia of early 20th century. I'll definitely pick up issue two and then decide if Rasputin is really worth spending my time on reading. For now, I'm in.
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