Truth Seeker
Adventurer
Just got it today...barely, there was one copy left on the shelf. (I took two before the last). I will be viewing it later. Can't say much now, at work and it is busy.
First things first...I am not a fan, or truly familiar in depth with any of R.A. Salvatore's works *reading wise, but have heard enough*, nor am I not a chest-deep player of the Forgotten Realms Lore and it's materials. So, whatever is said here, is from a comic book collector's POV, nothing more, and nothing less.
Comic collecting has been in my blood since the pre-teens days for me. Still remember X-Men #109, and the very first appearance of Captain Britian, in my mind's eye. But anyway, enough of the ole' flashbacks. To the subject at hand.
Review:Well, with miminal fanfare, the first of several mini-series titles from Forgotten Realms trademark has been revisited for a third time. Not going to rehash the history on the former two titles that came out before.
Art:Nothing to sneeze or cry foul over. The illustrations are simple, so simple, that a young child with a good reading comprehension can understand what is going. Pencils by Tim Seely, & Inks by Andrew Pepoy. 48 pages(no ads) of Drow life, has been capture with all the near familiarity, that can put in these pages. For those who know the Drow ways of life. Nothing was left out. Hairstyle, clothing, surroundings and such.
Colors:Capturing the feel on how the Drow will look, is without a doubt, very important. And BLOND*must be a outside sourcing unit* bring life to the pages, with the same premise as the pencils and inks, nothing too grand or too little. Everything is clean and crisp and seeable. The panels are simple also, nothing too jarring.
And now for the Story:Translating anything from a novel to a comic book, is never a 100% correct, but when you have the original author, that is a different story. Like I said before, I never read any of his books and don't plan to. So, for me, it is going to be fun to watch the nickpickers go over this revise work, that has been put into this format. And since the story was done before the revise Wotc stat rules on the Drow, like the ability levitate is not there anymore. You will get to see it in action, in the book.
Conclusion:As a collector of the comic fad and a player in the D&D genre, seeing the mixture of both hobbies woven together, does bring out that careful and nickpick eye to find major faults in this book series. And if it was design to bring a younger crowd to the readership and playing fields of Dungeon & Dragons...the premise could be smothered by one thing, the price...at $4.95.
Everyone who has visited a comic book shop these days...knows that 'kids' don't loiter around there, expect for the older adult 'kids'...like me. As a collector and player, I will get it for the information, illustrations on the Drow's surroundings. As for the story, I know almost everyone knows of Drizzt. So no need for me to nickpick there. I am just going to read and see how it turns out.
Well, no major faults to scream on, and nothing to rave in the glorious light.
My original rating would have been 3 out of 5, but it will get a 4, for NO ADS...just the way I like to read my books. And sorry, no MAJOR spoilers, you just have to buy it and see for yourself.
First things first...I am not a fan, or truly familiar in depth with any of R.A. Salvatore's works *reading wise, but have heard enough*, nor am I not a chest-deep player of the Forgotten Realms Lore and it's materials. So, whatever is said here, is from a comic book collector's POV, nothing more, and nothing less.
Comic collecting has been in my blood since the pre-teens days for me. Still remember X-Men #109, and the very first appearance of Captain Britian, in my mind's eye. But anyway, enough of the ole' flashbacks. To the subject at hand.
Review:Well, with miminal fanfare, the first of several mini-series titles from Forgotten Realms trademark has been revisited for a third time. Not going to rehash the history on the former two titles that came out before.
Art:Nothing to sneeze or cry foul over. The illustrations are simple, so simple, that a young child with a good reading comprehension can understand what is going. Pencils by Tim Seely, & Inks by Andrew Pepoy. 48 pages(no ads) of Drow life, has been capture with all the near familiarity, that can put in these pages. For those who know the Drow ways of life. Nothing was left out. Hairstyle, clothing, surroundings and such.
Colors:Capturing the feel on how the Drow will look, is without a doubt, very important. And BLOND*must be a outside sourcing unit* bring life to the pages, with the same premise as the pencils and inks, nothing too grand or too little. Everything is clean and crisp and seeable. The panels are simple also, nothing too jarring.
And now for the Story:Translating anything from a novel to a comic book, is never a 100% correct, but when you have the original author, that is a different story. Like I said before, I never read any of his books and don't plan to. So, for me, it is going to be fun to watch the nickpickers go over this revise work, that has been put into this format. And since the story was done before the revise Wotc stat rules on the Drow, like the ability levitate is not there anymore. You will get to see it in action, in the book.
Conclusion:As a collector of the comic fad and a player in the D&D genre, seeing the mixture of both hobbies woven together, does bring out that careful and nickpick eye to find major faults in this book series. And if it was design to bring a younger crowd to the readership and playing fields of Dungeon & Dragons...the premise could be smothered by one thing, the price...at $4.95.
Everyone who has visited a comic book shop these days...knows that 'kids' don't loiter around there, expect for the older adult 'kids'...like me. As a collector and player, I will get it for the information, illustrations on the Drow's surroundings. As for the story, I know almost everyone knows of Drizzt. So no need for me to nickpick there. I am just going to read and see how it turns out.
Well, no major faults to scream on, and nothing to rave in the glorious light.
My original rating would have been 3 out of 5, but it will get a 4, for NO ADS...just the way I like to read my books. And sorry, no MAJOR spoilers, you just have to buy it and see for yourself.
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