Artifacts #34 Review
Cover & Solicit - 4/5
- Would I pick-up or buy the comic based on the solicit or cover alone?
- Are the alternate covers appealing?
- Does the solicit and cover portray what happens in the issue?
- Do I like the artist's style on the cover?
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5
- Weighted Double
- Do I personally like this artist's style?
- Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance?
- If there are multiple artists do they blend well and not disturb the reading experience?
- Does the coloring/inking blend well with the artist?
- Is the coloring and inking enjoyable to the eye?
- Is it easy to distinguish what's happening?
Layout & Flow - 3/5
- Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read?
- Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged?
- Can I easily read the issue, to include lettering?
- Is there too little or too much dialogue or monologue?
- Is it easy to understand what's happening without reading previous issues, or other titles?
Story - 3/5
- Weighted Triple
- How well did the issue further develop the current story?
- How well did the issue further develop the characters?
- Did the writer stay true to the history and characteristics of the characters?
- Did I simply enjoy reading the issue?
- At the end of the issue do I immediately want to read the next one?
Verdict - 3.7 (7/10)
I don't think the score is the fault of the new creative team but that I personally haven't read anything with Ian Nottingham before. They did a great job with the story and the art worked very well. If you have been a past reader of Artifacts, Witchblade, or the Darkness and know who this character is, then I'd highly recommend it. As the story doesn't add anything new in my opinion and stands more as a one-shot, for new readers like myself, you might want to wait for the TPB.
- For my full thoughts and previews of this issue, see the Artifacts #34 Review at Images Unplugged.
