Wayward #11
Image Comics 2014
Written by Jim Zub
Illustrated by Steven Cummings
Coloured by Tamra Bonvillain
Lettered by Marshall Dillon
At the end of the latest battle, Rori summons a powerful spell that shatters five nodes of power being used by the Yokai, a blatant act of war with far-reaching consequences.
I get so excited every time I see this book is out. There’s this whole real sense of awe and wonder associated with it that just envelops the reader in a world that we know so little about. As one of the youngest countries on the planet with such a melting pot of ideologies we don’t get the meaning that some old countries gods and legends possess. This is so important for more reasons that you’d think and it’s keeping the past alive and mixing it with what we know today.
There are messages and meaning strewn throughout the story and as we see so explosively this issue the past and the present are so at odds with one another. Instead of finding a way to coexist one sees the other as a threat and that creates the whole young versus old that we’ve seen with each generation's thinkings.
This issue demonstrates that with such ease. I adore seeing the Nurarihyon walking the streets of Japan sharing his narrative of how he sees the world today. The way people mindlessly move through their lives obsessing over the mundane and idiotic, though he does miss the bigger picture of current manga offerings still it’s one of those moments that you see and realize that in just the span of two generations we’ve changed so very much. From dressing to leave the house to looking like the homeless and being so caught up in our own lives instead of the world at large.
Plus there’s also the whole there is the whole look and feel that Steven and Tamra bring to the series that cannot be underscored. Seeing these mythical creatures brought to life in such beautiful ways keeps this as magical as the writing. I mean where else will you see the birdmen and catpeople alongside this old gentleman dressed in the hat, white suit and bowtie and feel like you are among the gods of old.
When we see Rori and company this issue you really do begin to see the changes in her and her behavior and the effect that has on the others. I still think Nik looks like Velma but he that probably is more me than anything else. Ohara’s story this issue is because of Rori though she doesn’t know it yet. Then because of her actions more young people will discover the power within them to make a difference in the world. However it’s plainly evident that Rori doesn’t think things through she’s impulsive and arrogant at times and she needs someone to temper her actions.
This was a great kind of set-up issue for what’s to come next in this ongoing story. The characterization continues to shine and the story keeps moving forward in ways that really capture the imagination. There isn’t like this that causes you to get lost in a culture and a desire to learn more about it’s origins.
Image Comics 2014
Written by Jim Zub
Illustrated by Steven Cummings
Coloured by Tamra Bonvillain
Lettered by Marshall Dillon
At the end of the latest battle, Rori summons a powerful spell that shatters five nodes of power being used by the Yokai, a blatant act of war with far-reaching consequences.
I get so excited every time I see this book is out. There’s this whole real sense of awe and wonder associated with it that just envelops the reader in a world that we know so little about. As one of the youngest countries on the planet with such a melting pot of ideologies we don’t get the meaning that some old countries gods and legends possess. This is so important for more reasons that you’d think and it’s keeping the past alive and mixing it with what we know today.
There are messages and meaning strewn throughout the story and as we see so explosively this issue the past and the present are so at odds with one another. Instead of finding a way to coexist one sees the other as a threat and that creates the whole young versus old that we’ve seen with each generation's thinkings.
This issue demonstrates that with such ease. I adore seeing the Nurarihyon walking the streets of Japan sharing his narrative of how he sees the world today. The way people mindlessly move through their lives obsessing over the mundane and idiotic, though he does miss the bigger picture of current manga offerings still it’s one of those moments that you see and realize that in just the span of two generations we’ve changed so very much. From dressing to leave the house to looking like the homeless and being so caught up in our own lives instead of the world at large.
Plus there’s also the whole there is the whole look and feel that Steven and Tamra bring to the series that cannot be underscored. Seeing these mythical creatures brought to life in such beautiful ways keeps this as magical as the writing. I mean where else will you see the birdmen and catpeople alongside this old gentleman dressed in the hat, white suit and bowtie and feel like you are among the gods of old.
When we see Rori and company this issue you really do begin to see the changes in her and her behavior and the effect that has on the others. I still think Nik looks like Velma but he that probably is more me than anything else. Ohara’s story this issue is because of Rori though she doesn’t know it yet. Then because of her actions more young people will discover the power within them to make a difference in the world. However it’s plainly evident that Rori doesn’t think things through she’s impulsive and arrogant at times and she needs someone to temper her actions.
This was a great kind of set-up issue for what’s to come next in this ongoing story. The characterization continues to shine and the story keeps moving forward in ways that really capture the imagination. There isn’t like this that causes you to get lost in a culture and a desire to learn more about it’s origins.
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