Valiant Son reviewed Barbaric #1 Jul 18, 2021
Swearing is big and clever!
Oh dear. This has some nice art, and the colour work is good too, but the writing leaves a lot to be desired. I have no moral objection to swearing, but it is superfluous in the dialogue here. In fact, the dialogue is pretty atrocious even without all the profanity.
There is possibly a story worth reading, but on the basis of this issue, it seems t more
Owen the Barbarian has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become his moral compass with a drinking problem. Together they wander the realm, foredoomed to help any who seek assistance. But there is one thing Owen hates more than a life with rules: Witches.
Welcome to the skull-cracking, blood-...
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Was there a lot of hype? I'm not really plugged in or in the loop on stuff. I think I stumbled across it looking for some recently released 'in the same vein as Conan' stuff or perhaps because I was looking into this Sorcery TCG. Either way, it certainly is a bummer. Would you be able to recommend me and cool sword and sorcery stuff? I remember Hellheim was super cool but it's been a good 5 years since I read it and I remember it ending far too soon. Highly recommend that if you get a chance!
I read quite a diverse range of stuff, so not necessarily up on the very latest. If you haven't read it, then the current Titan Comics Conan series is pretty good.