I read BOOM!’s new series, Hexed about female magician/thief named Luci recently and really enjoyed it. Delightful art, an interesting Buffy-like protagonist and an engrossing story. It’s a great comic really – for fanboys and newbies alike. BOOM! believe it is too and now you can read the whole issue for free at MySpace. No questions asked. My review of the ish is here if you need further convincing, but trust me – take advantage of this opportunity.
I’ve just reviewed Radical’s new series, Shrapnel, as well as BOOM!’s new, but delayed, series Hexed over at Extra Sequential. I’ve gotta say it was a wildly different reading experience for both of these debut issues. Shrapnel #1 was disappointing with it’s needlessly complicated sci-fi premise, and muddy artwork. I feel it is going somewhere worthwhile though. Hexed #1 was a lot more fun. Beautifully sunny art with an enchanting tale that follows a young female magician/thief nick-named Lucifer, it’s perfect for new readers, or those looking for a Buffy fix.
On a related note, you might notice I’ve added a new page to this here blog. I came across this nifty, and free, software that allows easy file conversions into viewable on-line mags. Check out the Free Comics Mag! page and you can check out the debut ish of Extra Sequential with all its comic-y goodness right now. Woo hoo!
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