Comic Book Review Once and Future #25

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Published On:2022-05-05
Published by: Boom Studios
Author:Kieron Gillen
Artist:Dan Mora
Colorist:Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer:Ed Dukeshire

The Problem with Too Many Kings

Comic book review written on May 8, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

Bridgette’s plan to summon Robin Hood and his Merry Men succeeds. However, these Merry Men don’t look like the men in tights you’ve seen before. It’s a desperate gambit, but one that buys our heroes time and a few magical gifts.

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How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

Kieron Gillen writes a really good Robin Hood. All of Robin’s words has a double meaning like “that’s what you said but are you sure that’s what you want?”

Showing Versus Telling

Kieron Gillen writes a really good Robin Hood. All of Robin’s words has a double meaning like “that’s what you said but are you sure that’s what you want?”

The Vibe

This issue has things that only a comic book or a big budget movie could accomplish well and not look goofy. The arrow and Little John. You have to see it to believe it.

Comic Art Review

Dan Mora has his hands-full with the art duties on Once and Future #25. We have many characters, new character designs, facial and body acting, and big budget action. Focusing on facial expressions, Dan imbues our characters with so much emotion. When the Green Knight appears, look at Rose’s eyes. They say it all without saying a word. He does it all with the help of Tamra Bonvillain on colors.

On the Cover

We have three covers for Once and Future #25. The primary cover is by Dan Mora featuring the issues new mythological hero(?) Robin Hood. The second cover is by Simone Di Meo and has an absolutely creative and fun use of weapons. The last cover is by Jonboy Meyers and shows two fo our problem kings. All of them are great covers for this issue.

World Building

Locations

Sherwood Forest is more than just a place. The forest has magical qualities and our trio of adventurers take advantage of those powers. We also have scenes at the Grail Castle and Margate.

Who's Who

- Bridgette
- Duncan
- Rose
- Robin Hood
- Merry Men
- The Green Knight
- Elaine

Big Question

What's Bridgette's endgame? She has a plan and it involves Christmas.

Get to Christmas and maybe we can save a whole lot of people.

Bridgette to Duncan and Rose

Who Will Like

With twenty-five issues behind it, Once and Future has likely found it’s audience of mythology junkies. If you’re new to the comic, try it out with a freebie preview from Boom Studios.

I Need More Content like

If you’d like to get into Once and Future, but you feel hopelessly lost, check out the extra feature in the back of issue #25. Olly Macnamee gives a long but good summary of what Once and Future is all about. You’ll get tidbits on the huge cast and how they are portrayed in the comic. I’d like to see a visual version of this included with every issue.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

The introduction of Robin Hood and his Merry Men was pulled off as only Once and Future could. Little John is inspired. It's a fast issue moving from scene to scene well, but we've had so much happen over three volumes I'm starting to forget old plotlines that haven't been resolved. Even with with explainer article at the end, I'm still confused about multiple King Arthurs running around.

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