Skye Mathers has battled her fair share of witches and deadly magic during her time as Guardian of the Nexus. But when a primordial evil is released that threatens the lives of all it comes across, will Skye be able to put this ancient wickedness back into the hell it has escaped from? Guest starring Gretel the Witch Hunter!
As we consider what may lie in wait for the faculty of Arcane Acre, it is the new dangers which accompany Gretel's appearance that moves us to be concerned, even as a budding partnership between Skye and the witch hunter may be on the horizon if they ever wish to stop whoever is behind this latest threat, be it Mother Margaret or some other devious opponent. As fantastic illustrations and captivating colors draw us deeper into the unknown, it is a slight deviation for the one of the characters which leaves us wondering if his abilities may be tied to see a threat, or a change in artists is the cause for confusion, even if the attention may be a minor visual stumble. While we may be mildly confused by what is to come, it is the marvelous incorporation of contrasting terrors that makes our viewpoint of the whole so enthusiastically captivating, for though the audience may not know what is next, it is the thrill of what is to come that makes the wait all the more worthwhile, hoping we wil Read Full Review
GRIMM FAIRY TALES (VOL. 2) #86 starts a witch-centric adventure that brings Gretel to town to stop an ancient evil. Dave Franchini invents a scenario that makes sense, and Kourtis's artwork keeps getting better. However, the narrative construction of the comic feels very disjointed, and the art, while improved, has weaknesses. Read Full Review
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