ARH Comix 2015
Story by Arahom Radjah
Written by Arahom Radjah, Abraham Kawa & Ben Bishop
Illustrated by Rannis Roumboulias
Coloured by Billy MD & Mike Toris
Lettered by Yiannis Zoumpas
First let me say this isn’t for younger audiences and there are some boob shots so definitely NSFW. However it’s not gratuitous nudity, I mean it fits into the story easily enough and makes sense. This world is similar in style to something you’d see in Conan or Game of Thrones city wise. Welcome to the world of a lonely warrior, a bounty huntress, a drifter… This is how ARHIAN is known and respected as the best in her world. Her obnoxious and laid back personality added to her incredible beauty will make you a captive of her adventures.
I’m a self admitted art snob, I have my preferences just like everyone does and I like mind to be highly detailed, full backgrounds and incredibly eye pleasing and this delivers on all that. I like the way the story is told visually through it’s page and panels, it’s got something of a cinematic feel to it. My one pick would be that when she was bathing and took care of those opportunists his hands were strategically placed when they could’ve been otherwise. It’s 2016 no need to hide that anymore.
This issue is a great look at Arhian. We get great characterization about her, kind of how she thinks and even a look that her exterior persona isn’t as hard as she’d like everyone to believe. Though in all honesty it’s a pretty shell. She’s strong, powerful woman and doesn’t take guff from anyone and isn’t afraid to stand up for herself. We really get something of a very complete look at her and it’s fantastically done.
Pretty much the entire issue leads up to the ending. It’s to establish who she is, where she fits into this world and what you need to know about her. You see her in action as she’s on a bounty hunt for someone. You see her talk to her guy who sets her up with jobs and talks about the one that ends the issue. So basically as far as set-ups go this one gives you a much more complete look at character than we’ve ever seen before. Through actions, dialogue and the story itself.
Seriously the artwork is gorgeous and the fact that you can see this towns as filthy cesspools and then see the forest and that waterfall and the contradiction and have all it still have it’s own grace, beauty and elegance is totally a wow factor.
Forget what you know about Bounty Hunters because this is more a medieval world she inhabits and the normal rules don’t apply. She uses her body as much as a distraction as her skills to get the job done. You won’t find anyone else quite like her. Very much not a lady and yet not a commoner either she’s totally in a class all by herself and that kind of individuality is refreshing to see.
This is a very exciting new company for me and they’ve got the talent, drive and determination and hopefully you’ll give em a chance and experience small press that will give the bigger companies a run for their money.