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REVIEW: KALBURN #1
3.76/5.0 Stars
Rating if the Book Were a Movie: PG-13
Creative Team
Writer: Brian J. Lambert
Art: Fabio Simao
Colors: Nestor Redulla, Victor Akinniye
Letters: Rune Makers
Cover: Bruno Lima
Editor: Brett Hillesheim
Publisher: Wingless comics
Ratings
Story: 4.0 Stars
Interior Artwork: 3.9 Stars
Cover Artwork: 3.9 Stars
Dialogue: 3.8 Stars
Mechanics: 3.5 Stars
Editing: 3.5 Stars
About the Book:
Kalburn is a man who hunts the darkness, and business is good. While patrolling the night, Kalburn received a call from the council to investigate a house with a family. Only to discover that something is wrong, while on the way there he is attacked and aided by The Necromongers.
Reviewer’s Notes:
Kalburn is part of a larger world of comics put out by the publisher Wingless comics, and while I have never been one to read religion based comics this title does well to show the battle between good and evil. The hero of the story Kalburn hunts demons for “The Council”. Which can be assumed is a council of elders as established in a church. The nice thing is that no specific religion is just mentioned, leaving this story entirely open to all religions. Which in itself is more inclusive than some might think. That said one of the characters shown as well as one mentioned clearly indicate catholic background as well as the mention of Excalibur and the Sword of Kings.
But the story remains intriguing, especially when “The Necromongers” arrive to provide aid. While “The Necromongers” appear to aid Kalburn I can also see them being a separate spinoff issue should something like that be of interest to Wingless Comics. With the mention of the character “Justice” it connects nicely to another series by Wingless Comics making for a shared universe. Which always adds depth to the series as a whole.
With the combination of Kalburn and the aforementioned Justice this series looks like it will develop into a very good series. The writing is well done and easy to follow, you do not have to know any of the characters in order to follow along. Yet the interest they provide remains and intrigues. Making this story one that can be interesting from the get go.
The cover artwork is well done, showing the hero of the story on a customized cruiser motorcycle, which in itself can inspire the imagination, showing the hero sitting and waiting for the next time he has to roll out. The bike itself is a sleek design built for speed allowing the hero to get to his destination quickly, overall giving the character a “don’t mess with me” appearance. Which in of itself can show the intimidation and determination of the character.
The interior artwork is just as well done as the cover artwork. The overall colors are a little dark but the whole story takes place at night. So it fits quite well. It feels a little rough around the edges in some places but I think that adds to the charm of the story. Making the reader understand what is going on at the time it is happening.
On a whole this story has wonderful characters, an intriguing story and powerful artwork and colors that makes the reader fall head first into the story and loose track of time. The very fast read makes the reader wanting more of the story to see what happens next. This book makes the subtle promise of more excitement to come making this a great entry into the archives.
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