Review - LADY ZORRO #1 (of 4)Review by Paul Fiander
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Alex de Campi (w)
Rey Villegas (a) Joseph Michael Linsner (c) |
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Growing up I was a huge fan of the swashbuckling adventures of Zorro, so much so that I used to fly around the house in Hat and Cape with a plastic Rapier swiping at any would be assailant. There was always an air of mystery surrounding the character much more so than similar characters like Robin Hood. However as always as time went on my love for the freedom fighter died and was briefly reignited by the Antonio Banderas films.
In truth though I have never really experienced anything Lady Zorro related before reading this issue, so it gave me a chance to have a rough setting knowledge and little else. From the very outset you get the feeling of theatre with this book, the front cover shows a striking image of the Lady herself complete with red cape and just a breath of wind. It does the job of making Esperanza look desirable but thanks to her sword and gun also not to be trifled with. Throughout the issue this balance is always on your mind as generally most people have a protective instinct over female characters that is absent in regards to most male protagonists. Esperanza herself though does a great job in reminding the reader how foolish this is and it acts as a great wake up call. The book is written by Alex De Campi of Grindhouse Doors Open at Midnight fame. Here she has to be a little less cavalier with her ideas and this reigning in seems to be paying dividends as we get an intriguing story filled with politics and swords (and an axe). The action generally speaks for itself as it is fluid and well laid out but it’s the quiet moments especially at the start that help to make the book feel more rounded. The art by Rey Villegas and colours by Morgan Hickman are very strong especially in the motion stakes. With a legend that is built on hand to hand and sword combat it they could not adequately portray motion then the book would be a total wash out thankfully that’s not the case although I cannot wait to see the team tested in future issues. The story is a direct follow on from the events detailed in Zorro Rides Again #10 to 12, but I did not feel lost having not read those stories so this is a good a place as any to jump onboard. If you like your swords and intrigue then Lady Zorro is highly recommended Issue Rating 4/5 |
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