Smertae has gone against her sister's wishes and must face the consequences, but prophecies are tricky things...
All of this, complete with the excellent writing and enticing ending make Toil and Trouble an amazing issue and potent hook for next month's issue. If you're not reading Toil and Trouble, you need to fix that. Read Full Review
A powerful, secretstory is revealed with magical visuals that will hook you even if you're not fated to be King. Highest possible recommendation. Read Full Review
This is a perfect retelling and re-imagining of the Shakespearian play. The personalities of the witches are wonderful contrasts that you will follow along enjoying each word they speak to each other. The art is a delight it is different than the usual making it stand out. Plus you also get a feel for the rich ancestry of Scotland. Read Full Review
If you are a fan of Macbeth, getting this comic is a no-brainer, but don't let an unfamiliarity with Shakespeare scare you away. If you really feel like you need the context, click the Wikipedia Macbeth link and give it a quick read. There. You have the basic context. More importantly, this is a fantastic story with something deeper going on in the interaction between the sisters that has me intrigued. There are previous events and power plays hinted at and beginning to be revealed that add layers of context to the story, making the sisters every bit as interesting to me as Macbeth. I love it when a writer takes background characters and puts them in the spotlight, Mairghread Scott does an absolutely magnificent job of that with this series. I'm looking forward to the next 2 issue of the mini. If you check with your store you may still be able to get #1, if not, the collected edition should be along in a few months. Read Full Review
Toil and Trouble #2 starts with a slow build up in the writing department and quickly raises in the middle to conflict. The artwork does offer much for the reader to look at and enjoy for its character designs and backgrounds. For casual readers, the comic is accessible without requiring heavy knowledge about Macbeth. For the Shakespeare lovers, the comic will happily add an extra bit of flavoring onto the classic Scottish play. Read Full Review
The book is just dancing on the edge of the chaos that lies ahead and it has already managed to be incredibly captivating. As Toil and Trouble moves into the major events of the source material it is bound to get even more thrilling. Read Full Review
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