Woodland Creatures #1
May 4, 2022
Comic Book Review Woodland Creatures #2
9
Rating
Published On:2021-10-29
Published by: Independent
Author:Cristina Roswell
Artist:Tomas Aira
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Letterer:Gonzalo Duarte
Sins of the Grandfather, the Father, and the Daughter
Comic book review written on May 9, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
Returning to Alaska with Christopher and Callie, we learn about Callie’s backstory. Several terrible events have molded Callie into the woman she is today. Christopher seems to step on “metaphorical landmines” with every decision he makes.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
All of the characters have a distinct voice. Callie’s young and angry. Christopher has the burden of leadership. Grandpa Charles seems happy. Clara shows her years of wisdom. It’s all done through the dialogue.
Showing Versus Telling
All of the characters have a distinct voice. Callie’s young and angry. Christopher has the burden of leadership. Grandpa Charles seems happy. Clara shows her years of wisdom. It’s all done through the dialogue.
The Vibe
Woodland Creatures could easily transition from comic book to television screen. It has the right elements and scope to fit any medium that allows for episodic chapters.
Comic Art Review
Tomas Aira’s artwork continues to wow this issue. Looking at the panels reminds me of Barry Windsor-Smith’s work on Conan and Wolverine with strong lines and detailed backgrounds. There’s strong character acting and fantastic facial expressions. During the flashback of their first meeting, look at the body language between Christopher and Callie. The smile. The hand placement and head tilt. Grandpa Charles sees it too.
Woodland Creatures 2 Cover Tomas Aira 
Woodland Creatures 2 Cover Alt Johan Leion 
Woodland Creatures 2 Cover Alt Diego Galindo
On the Cover
Our primary cover by Tomas Aira presents our main characters and their wolves. Their faces foreshadow where we are at with the story. There were two additional Kickstarter prints that would have made great covers: “Into the rain” by Johan Leion and “Running wild” by Diego Galindo. We stand with the big bad wolf too 🙂
World Building
Locations
In volume two, we spend time around the Tongass National Forest, Alaska, Callie’s Mother’s house in Petersburg, and the Tribe’s Village, Tongass Forest.
Who's Who
- Calliope (Callie)
- Christopher
- Grandpa Charles Conway
- Colonel Harris
- Natalie Mayr
- Mom, Donna
- Jesse, Gordon and Clara from the Tribe
- Christopher
- Grandpa Charles Conway
- Colonel Harris
- Natalie Mayr
- Mom, Donna
- Jesse, Gordon and Clara from the Tribe
Big Question
What's Colonel Harris' next move? Does he use the events of Woodland Creatures 1 and 2 to his advantage.
If you don't let me help you, everything will have been for nothing. They will exile you.
Jessie to Callie
Who Will Like
There’s a strong Stumptown vibe to Woodland Creatures #2. The atmospherics and the drama seem similar between both stories.
I Need More Content like
At the end of Woodland Creatures 2 is a ‘Did You Know…?” section that explains the origins of the Amaroq and the Tlingit. Our suggestion: read it before jumping into issue 2. It will add depth to the story.
The Woodland Creatures Kickstarter is beginning in May 2022. If you like volume 2, be sure to pitch in for volume 3.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
Woodland Creatures #2 filled in all the things I was missing from issue 1. Who are Callie and Christopher? How did they meet? Why was Callie running around New York doing questionable things. We get to meet family and see her place of origin. It's an excellent issue, and I can't wait for volume 3.