Armed with a sword that gives her powers of strength and regeneration, the once paralytic Dara continues her fight against the three sibling demigods that forged the only weapon that can destroy them wages on. Knossos, the demigod able to control earth, has encased himself in a massive rock golem and is giving Dara her greatest challenge to date. With the arrival of his sister Malia, who control air, the scales just tipped against Dara. However, Malia’s actions are equally shocking to her brother and Dara.
The Luna Brothers have been writing one heck of a rollercoaster ride. The Sword has been a no-hold barred, knock down, rip of arms, break legs, punch of jaws, clash for the ages. The action was unique and the story fascinating in its simplicity. I have been a big fan of The Sword, but with this issue I began to lose interest for the firs time in this series. How long can this fight go one? I certainly don’t want this series to end, but I think we need something new here or it’s going to fall flat. The reveal on the last page may be giving us that new, distinct story the series need.
The Sword remains a favorite of mine. This may just be fatigue on my part as a reader. I’m not sure why this issue didn’t thrill me as the others have. The Luna Brothers are talented and I am sure they have more surprises in store.
3 of out 5
The Luna Brothers’ epic story of a girl and her powerful sword is as enjoyable as ever. Dara persists in her battle against Knossos, the demigod who controls the element of earth. When Knossos’ big sister shows up to the battle, it may be more than Dara can handle.
This story is enjoyable because of its simplicity. With a handful of characters, the Luna Brothers know their direction and all progresses with a frantically driven pace. Flashbacks are sufficiently employed to understand the characters so we can be more invested in their plight. They’re a welcomed break from the non-stop royal rumble between Dara and the gods.
The TV news show panels are an amusing addition. This device helps to ground the over-the-top combat and it’s aftermath in reality. How would the public react to a teenage girl flying through the air as she fights supernatural forces? The Luna Brothers have keen eyes for details both in art and writing.
The art is a great fit for the story. It’s uncluttered and simple, allowing the action to clearly take center stage. The gore seems even more disgusting because it’s drawn with such plain, almost cartoonish lines.
However this issue hit a slight slump. Currently, the series is a multi-issue fight. I thought we lost a little speed with this one. It wasn’t a bad issue, but compared to its predecessors, it’s weaker. This is still one of my favorite comics and the last few pages tease that it’s only getting better.
3 out of 5
