AegiSteel issue one
Available on DrivethruComics.
Set in a fantasy steampunk setting this comic focuses on a small team of heroes trying to protect a town from an invading force. So a pretty straight up typical romp in that type of setting.
The writing is solid and to the point. Not giving us a huge dump of information on each character that we need to slog through just to keep going. Mainly letting their actions and a little bit of dialogue to most of the work... and it works well. These nineteen pages gives a good beginning and end for the story while leaving us wanting to know a little bit more about the characters and the world they live in. But it's a fast and easy read that keeps you pulled in.
Also the artwork is done well. A few panels left me wondering what exactly was happening as they appeared more 'pose inspired' than focused on showing us the action that was taking place. But it's very clean and slick looking. Not a lot of excess "noise" that you have to look over to figure out what is going on.
My only problem I really have is this appears to be the only issue so far. I kind of want to find out a bit more about the world and the characters but can't find much else about either. Hopefully Outland picks this up with a few more releases at some point.
Now as a complete aside point. This has also led to me discovering the other comics that Outland Entertainment has released. Elflord, Samuria, DragonRing, even the little known short series Blood n' Guts; all some of my favorite indie comics from a few decades back. So they'll be seeing a few of my dollars soon.
In the end I'll give the comic a four out of five. Give it a look if you will. But also take a look at the other comics they have to offer.
Good review. A comic is supposed to make you want more, and it sounds like this one did that.
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