The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of ODY-C #1 from Image Comics. Matt Fraction writes and Christian Ward draws.
Warrior-queen Odyssia is finally headed home after years of
war. The gods, however, are not happy that the war is over, and they wish to
make Odyssia entertain them for a while. So the challenges begin, including
issues with her crew and a run-in with mercenaries. This is probably going to
be a long trip home.
It’s not every day one sees a retelling of the Odyssey,
though the gender changes and outer space setting are an interesting twist. I’m
not sure how I feel about reviewing such a well-known story, but the twists
give the story a fresher, more modern feel. The changes are very fitting and
very timely, and the art is striking to say the least. Between the setting
pieces and the coloring, calling it eye-catching seems like an understatement.
If the Odyssey taught us anything, it’s that sometimes
peacetime is as complicated and violent as wartime. There are many other
lessons to be learned from it, and this version is a fun way to experience it.
ODY-C #1 is available now at your FLCS or at imagecomics.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
