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This is exactly what I came here to say. I'm glad it's just not me.
SPIDERS AND WOLVES AND YOKAI... OH MY!
Mariko Yashida journeys deep into a dark forest to find answers about her past. Instead, she finds a magical wolf with three toes and a strange girl with a pet spider. But there are deadly creatures in these woods too - a mysterious, blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws - and they're after Mariko! Don't miss this epic tale, straight from the creative mind of STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO! Book THREE of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga!
Rated T+
The world that Momoko recreated for the X-Men has been a beautiful one. Read Full Review
Peach Momoko once again knocks it out of the park with Demon Days: Cursed Web #1. Mariko's development continues to make her an even more interesting character with each passing issue. The introduction of Demon Days version of Mystique, Sabertooth, Thor, and Storm adds to how this is one of the most engrossing reading experiences out in the market from Marvel. Read Full Review
Demon Days continues to be an interesting example of how an artist can bring new perspectives in storytelling to the comics art form. In that way, Demon Days: Cursed Web isn't just a comic book, but an experience. Read Full Review
Fans of anime and manga might want to check it out also if they want something in that style. Read Full Review
Demon Days: Cursed Web #1 has some really great ideas that get a little lost in translation. Read Full Review
The story ends with the White Queen-esque Ogin sending Thor and Storm counterpoints to do her bidding. This promises even more great visual fun with the next issue, but it is unfortunate that the great visuals seem destined to be paired with poor dialogue once more. Read Full Review
No matter how dull the narrative may be, it still provides plenty of opportunities to showcase Momoko's artistic talents and that's enough to keep me following Demon Days long after Cursed Web. Read Full Review
Another gorgeous, fascinating issue. I found the story and dialogue took a slight step down in this one, but the art was strong as ever, and we got some good action too.
Mariko meets allies and enemies on her way up the mountain -- reimagined versions of Spider-Gwen, Sabretooth, and Mystique. The art's still unique and gorgeous. Though the visuals are very cute, they're also gory, and there are midnight-dark threads tied into the plot. Mariko's racking up quite a body count. Like all good fairy tales and myths, this one is all about life, death, and blood.
Wait, is Reina supposed to be Spider-Gwen or Silk? I thought with the pink, surely Gwen-65, right?
I understand why these have to be sold as ONE SHOTS, and I am sure it doesnt take a quick time to make these, still, I'm enjoying the ride quite a bit.
While I love the creative re-invention of characters like SILK, STORM doesn't look as promising, the shading is rubbing me the wrong way.
Still, let's see what happens.
This isn't bad, but it's very passive. Nothing is really connecting to the reader, it's just a pretty comic to look at.
I am not sure if the Japanese is not translated well but this issue felt and read clunky. The dialogue was almost robotic at times. I also can't connect well with Mariko and I'm waiting for that to happen. The art is great in many places but sometimes Momoko's art in some panels lacks the detail that you see in her back page illustrations of creatures.
I think what is missing is a character to connect with. Mariko is supposed to be that character, but it's not clicking.
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