Writers: MM Chen & Joe Benitez
Artists: Benitez, Brian Ching & Martin Montiel
Rating: 6 of 8
Lady Mechnika Sangre #3
One thing's for sure: there's a lot to like about Sangre. I love the atmosphere pouring from one page to the other. Even though Lady Mechanika's been going for a while - through a lot of other series - I didn't really feel lost. It was easy enough to understand and I had no trouble getting into it.
The issue opens with a woman having lost her husband to a demon, refusing to let the same fate befall her children. Beth Sotelo imbues the scene with mesmerizing colours, from the light of the moon, to the crimson of the demon's blood soaked fingers. Everyone does a great job of illustrating the scene's horror and just how scared, desperate and distraught Malintze becomes.
In Spain, we're treated to an exciting fight between Mechanika and a pale skinned, cloaked figure. The fight never drags and goes on just long enough, without overstaying its' welcome. Mechanika later visits Dona Rosa in an effort to decode a nightmare. Chen and Benitez make Rosa into a really colourful character, which definitely helps a dialogue driven scene.
Even though the scene doesn't go on that long, I feel it's wordier than it needs to be and could've done with less dialogue, or some more action to punctuate it. The issue ends in a way that'll likely entice you to pick up the next. For someone like her, she looks very composed, dressed in a way that makes her seem a lot more sophisticated than you might expect.
Overall, a well written, well drawn issue, that's very newcomer friendly, perfect for horror lovers and those wanting some dynamic characters and an enthralling story. Definitely recommended.
The issue opens with a woman having lost her husband to a demon, refusing to let the same fate befall her children. Beth Sotelo imbues the scene with mesmerizing colours, from the light of the moon, to the crimson of the demon's blood soaked fingers. Everyone does a great job of illustrating the scene's horror and just how scared, desperate and distraught Malintze becomes.
In Spain, we're treated to an exciting fight between Mechanika and a pale skinned, cloaked figure. The fight never drags and goes on just long enough, without overstaying its' welcome. Mechanika later visits Dona Rosa in an effort to decode a nightmare. Chen and Benitez make Rosa into a really colourful character, which definitely helps a dialogue driven scene.
Even though the scene doesn't go on that long, I feel it's wordier than it needs to be and could've done with less dialogue, or some more action to punctuate it. The issue ends in a way that'll likely entice you to pick up the next. For someone like her, she looks very composed, dressed in a way that makes her seem a lot more sophisticated than you might expect.
Overall, a well written, well drawn issue, that's very newcomer friendly, perfect for horror lovers and those wanting some dynamic characters and an enthralling story. Definitely recommended.
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