Review: Black Magick: The Awakening, Part I by Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, et al (Volume 1)

Synopsis: Collecting the first five issues of the critically-acclaimed new series from creators GREG RUCKA (Lazarus, Star Wars: Shattered Empire) and NICOLA SCOTT (Secret Six, Earth-2). Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmouth PD... and a witch, two aspects of her life she has struggled to keep separate. Now someone is targeting Rowan, someone who knows her secrets and means to expose her... or worse. (from the online description)

Review: While out during FCBD 2018, I was loitering near the new comic books waiting from my best friend to finish flirting with the cute guy behind the counter, when this comic book caught my eye. I’m a sucker for story including Witches. Partly due to an odd fascination, and partly because I was raised in a conservative home and reading about witches feels a bit rebellious.  And then I saw it was written by Greg Rucka, who authored Lazarus, my current most favorite, and I was sold.

This is a Witch-Story at its finest. Rowan Black is a detective in the public world – and a witch in private. Her power is great but it will be tested as old and new enemies seek her death. With allies, both magical and lawful, she will need all her power to confront the deadly darkness coming for her.

Using mostly shades of gray, with tints of red, bold lines, and shadowed lines, the story starts with a ritual…and a murder. Intrigue, spooky characters, murder, strange symbolism, and a hint at deadly mythology make this a fantastic read.

If you enjoy dark fantasy and witch-based stories, READ THIS! You will not regret it!

Bookmarks: 4 of 5

Awards: None

ISBN: 978-1-63215-675-4
Year Published: 2016
Date Finished: 5-6-2018
Pages: 132