In general, volume 1 is a great introduction to the world of Isola. Although the story clears up by the end of the volume, it does build up for more excitement in the future. The art and design of the settings and characters helps induce this air of mystery and reinforce its importance to the narrative. As this is the first volume, it does a great job in world building and preparing the readers for the rest of the narrative. All in all, the art is a great support to the narrative, feeding into the script’s needs and enhancing it. Spirituality is also well established in the art. Furthermore, race and class plays a part in the art and are clearly indicated. Although my first assumption of anthropomorphism was not entirely accurate, the character designs, both human and otherwise, are very on point. The creators picked and chose some elements of each and placed it into a different setting, thus creating a whole new experience.Īdding to the narrative’s creativity, the art of Isola is ethereal and influenced by a touch of mysticism. Furthermore, the creativity extends past those borders and includes a twist to the knight in shining armor, chosen one, and love story cliches. Besides those points, the creativity in blurring the lines of our universe’s socio-racial bounds shows how wonderful stories are without the white cis heteronormative male protagonist. The cliffhanger also creates a sense of anticipation for the next volume. Childhood friends BRENDEN FLETCHER (MOTOR CRUSH) and Eisner Award-winning storyteller KARL KERSCHL (Gotham Academy) reunite on the comics page with a breathtaking fantasy adventure two decades in the making The captain of the Royal Guard has fled the capital city with the Queen of Maar, suffering under the effects of an evil spell. However, the story clears up mostly by the end. Isola’s narrative leans towards the mysterious and enigmatic. It’s an amazing first volume that seems to be building up to an epic series.

But all will be explained if you are patient. First and foremost, it is an adventure story, filled with mystery. Recommended for fans of Studio Ghibli and the work of Hayao Miyazaki Cataloging source Midwest Fletcher, Brenden Dewey number 741.Isola is a fantastic story showcasing its creators’ talents and abilities. Gotham Academy creators BRENDEN FLETCHER and KARL KERSCHL reunite with series colorist MSASSYK and letterer ADITYA BIDIKAR for a breathtaking fantasy adventure two decades in the making. Their only hope lies on an island half a world away-a place known in myth as Isola, land of the dead.

Language eng Summary An evil spell has been cast on the Queen of Maar and her Captain of the Guard will do anything to reverse it. Quests (Expeditions) - Comic books, strips, etc.Imaginary wars and battles - Comic books, strips, etc.Imaginary places - Comic books, strips, etc.Label Isola, Volume 1, issue 1-5 Title Isola Title number Volume 1, issue 1-5 Creator

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