I think we
apologize for this all the time. We always seem to miss some
diamonds in the rough. While I don't read as many indie comics as
much as I read from the big presses, I end up reading alot of indie
stuff that doesn't cut the mustard. So I avoid doing reviews on
those. I know I am violating some writer's integrity law but I don't
want to throw shade on someone's business. However, I do come across
some independent stuff that is really mind blowing.
Primal ComicsWill Powers is just one of those books.
First, let me say
that Primal Comics has a nice roster of writers and artists. I highly
recommend checking their stuff out. It's really refreshing to see an
indie publisher putting out quality stuff. Vince White, writer and
artist for Will Powers, really hits it out the park for Primal
Comics.
Black and white
comics are dope. They really are. I am glad that Robert Kirkman's
"The Walking Dead" really put a spotlight on that. It
really gives more to the imagination. That is the first thing I loved
about "Will Power." It's in B&W and the reader really
gets to dig into White's breakdowns which are superb.
As a long time
comic book reader and an overall avid reader, you heard it all. Most
stories follow the same format a la Joseph Campbell. At this point,
you can pretty much predict what's going to happen. So what we
readers look for is the actual journey. Take us from point A to point
B. What happens inbetween those points matter. For "Will
Powers," the story is the same. The protagonist loses so much to
gain new powers. Any writer who takes on the artwork gets huge props.
It's a huge undertaking. White does it well. The story is awesome. He
even adds a little back story that plays along each issue. It's not
rated R so the babies will pick it up and enjoy it as well.
I should have
copped the 4 issue special on the website but like a dummy I only
picked up the first 2. Get the packaged deal, since it is totally
worth it. I hope to see more from Vince White and the folks at Primal
Paper Comics that put out great material.
