Included in Tor.com's Best Comics of
2018
Included in Book Riot's Best
Comics of 2018
"Much like BARTEL's
art, the world of BLACKBIRD thrums with a fantastical undercurrent, and the
moments when it spills through to the surface are supremely satisfying." -KELLY
SUE DeCONNICK (BITCH PLANET)
Nina
Rodriguez knows there's a hidden magical world run by ruthless cabals hiding in
Los Angeles. And when a giant magic beast kidnaps her sister, Nina must confront
her past (and her demons) to get her sister back and reclaim her life. Perfect
for fans of SYFY's The Magicians, CW's Riverdale, and THE
WICKED + THE DIVINE, don't miss the first collection of the smash-hit
neo-noir fantasy series from fan-favorite writer SAM HUMPHRIES (Harley
Quinn, Nightwing) and red-hot artist JEN BARTEL (Black Panther, Mighty
Thor)!
Collects BLACKBIRD
#1-6.
The art is out of this world! It's breathtaking and truly enhances everything about this story (which itself was a bit disjointed and lackluster). The romance in the first volume felt a bit forced, and I wish it didn't exist, but I'm not quite ready to write-off this story entirely. There's definitely some intrigue here, especially around the magic structure and organizations, and I'm interested to see where this goes.
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25 August, 2019:
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