The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of RISE OF THE MAGI #1 from Image Comics along with Top Cow Productions. Marc Silvestri
writes, Sumeyye Kesgin and Silvestri draw, and Betsy Gonia colors.
Asa’s brother Raye guards the source of ultimate power in a
quiet little fantasy world. When a traitor breaks off a piece of the source, Raye
fights like mad to retrieve the piece. He gets the piece to Asa, who is tasked
with keeping it safe, then sent through a portal. Where he will end up no one
knows. Asa will have to grow up quickly in order to stay alive.
Asa is just a kid, a nobody who’s been thrust into a great
adventure. This is, of course, a classic “epic fantasy” story plot. This issue
moves quickly because of all the action, so we don’t get to know much about our
characters, but it’s hard not to like the poor kid. And the glimpse we get of
where he’s going is intriguing. And of course, the art is top notch.
This is an exciting beginning to what looks to be a fun epic
story. And considering who’s involved, I think we can expect great things.
RISE OF THE MAGI #1 is available now at your FLCS or at imagecomics.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
