The Scale Trade #1
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| Writer | Steve Orlando |
| Artist | Megan Huang |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
In a modern-day world one step removed from our own, dragons are a highly respected-and highly endangered-species, but poaching is an existential threat. When a young idealist joins the federal agency tasked with managing dragon populations, he quickly discovers that the entire system is corrupt. After seeing firsthand the cruelty of the system, our newly radicalized dragon savior takes matters into his own hands!
Eisner Award nominated writer Steve Orlando (Wonder Woman, Spider-Man 2099) teams with Megan Huang (Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) for a fantasy-meets-reality story that's sure to make your heart race and warm it
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8.0
Nerd Initiative - Ken M.
May 01, 2024Combining crime elements with fantasy creatures, The Scale Trade delivers an interesting concept. With Orlandos writing guiding reluctant partners, Huangs art conveys the deeper mystery unfolding for the readers. Its a solid debut issue that should lead to more excitement as events unfold. Read Full Review
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8.0
Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams
May 03, 2024The final pages offer up an interesting wrinkle to the proceedings as Triton's love for Dragons perhaps goes a step too far, potentially placing both he and new his partner in serious danger. Im honestly not sure Ive ever read a bad Steve Orlando comic, and watching him work seamlessly alongside Huang on this surprisingly dark tale that feels like Training Day with dragons is an absolute joy. Another brilliantly executed idea from the folks at Magma Comix, who are rapidly becoming a must-read publisher. Read Full Review
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7.0
ComicsOnline - Joe Schickman
Apr 17, 2024For anyone who loved Pokemon but worried that their world was centered around animal cruelty as the cornerstone of its infrastructure, this comic is an engaging conversation about how that might play out in real life. Steve Orlondo begins with an interesting thought experiment that quickly evolves into a revenge fantasy, captivatingly exposing what happens when the bountiful beauty of our world is confronted by the dark truth of humanitys capacity for exploitation. Megan Huangs artistic style adds tension to this question as its almost innocent appearance belies the depth of the narratives more disturbing elements. We are excited to see if Agent Tritas and Agent Cutter will be able to make a difference, what obstacles lay ahead for them, and if they will be able to hold on to their humanity as they wade through such inhuman barbarism. Read Full Review
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