Though few people are likely reading it, one of the most intriguing series that I have read in a long time is that of Shahrazad. Three issues in I am still not entirely certain of what is going on, as character jump back and forth between genres and sub-genres of fiction, with still little connection in between. This is not of place at the same time, seeing as the characters are based on the narrator of the 1001 Arabian Nights, where each night produced a new story. In this case the narrator has become the protagonist and lives the stories now instead of telling them.

Despite not really knowing what is going on yet, issue #3 introduced the character of Janus. It is not evident yet whether this character is related directly to the Roman god, but it would seem that at least the powers are in some way (the ability to see forward in time.) As such though this character, being able to look forward and back serves as a well chosen antagonist for the main character, one who is similar at least thus far to that of DC Comics' Resurrection Man. When one character can manipulate time and space in one way, this occurs in a different sense, and while maybe not giving more explanation at least gives some direction.