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September 18, 2022
Comic Book Review Once and Future #27
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Rating
Published On:2022-07-06
Published by: Boom Studios
Author:Kieron Gillen
Artist:Dan Mora
Colorist:Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer:Ed Dukeshire
At Last the Holy Grail
Comic book review written on July 28, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
Robin Hood refuses to help defend the sword, Excalibur. That leaves Duncan, Gran and Rose to stop three armies all by themselves. Just before the battle, help arrives in the form of a frenemy with an army of his own. The self-aware Merlin accompanies the original King Arthur into battle. It feels like there’s still something up his magical sleeve. Just as the mechanical Arthur pulls the sword, Bridgette pulls another trick out of her book saving the day.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
In the Christmas Even scene, did you notice that there are three Merlins, but all three of them are giving King Arthur the same speech? Each Merlin uses identical words that travel between Merlin speech bubbles. Merlin’s always had a plan. Is this an indicator of things to come? Does Merlin win regardless of who pulls the sword?
Showing Versus Telling
In the Christmas Even scene, did you notice that there are three Merlins, but all three of them are giving King Arthur the same speech? Each Merlin uses identical words that travel between Merlin speech bubbles. Merlin’s always had a plan. Is this an indicator of things to come? Does Merlin win regardless of who pulls the sword?
The Vibe
Comic Art Review
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On the Cover
We have an alternate cover by Evan Cagle illustrating Mary and Bridgette. Spectacular.
World Building
Locations
- Grail Castle, Otherworld
- Hyde Park, London
Who's Who
- Mary
- Mary's son, Galahad
- Lancelot
- Rose
- Bridgette
- Duncan
- Robin Hood
- Merry Men
- Kings Arthur (3)
- Hempleworth
- Rose's mom
- Mary's son, Galahad
- Lancelot
- Rose
- Bridgette
- Duncan
- Robin Hood
- Merry Men
- Kings Arthur (3)
- Hempleworth
- Rose's mom
Big Question
We made it to Christmas. Will Bridgette's big plan save the world?
Well... figured it's worth a try, right?
Duncan to Gran after grabbing Excalibur
Who Will Like
Fans of this series will enjoy Once and Future #27. It brings back characters from previous issues, resolves the Galahad story, and pushes us toward the finale.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
The march toward the series finale in October has begun. It's going to be a big one. Either the team pulls off an almost impossible mission or the world is turned into a nightmare permanently. Buy this issue to prep yourself for the end.