The Rise of Aurora West #1

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  Comic Bastards - Dustin Cabeal

  Jul 31, 2014

  The big thing about this story is that yes it does take place before Battling Boy, so why not lead with this story first? In my opinion, it wouldn't have worked being the lead story. It uses much of the foundation from BB and that's what makes it successful. Without knowing where it goes already the emotional impact of the story isn't as deep. That isn't to say that if you were to start with The Rise of Aurora West that you would be lost or not feel as rewarded by the end of the story, but if you've read Battling Boy first you'll be frothing at the mouth by the time you're done reading. There's still time left before I hand out my book of the year award, but The Rise of Aurora West is going to be difficult to beat. Read Full Review