The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of THE SHADOW #1 from Dynamite Entertainment. Si Spurrier and Dan Watters write, Daniel
HdR draws, Natalia Marques colors, and Simon Bowland letters.
She’s a medical resident who’s about ready for her exams.
She’s working in a burn unit, cleaning and changing the dressings of a horribly
burned patient. While she works on him, she tells him the story of how she
survived a school shooting in high school, and how the Shadow saved her. She’s
convinced that this burn victim is the Shadow, but can’t prove it. And right
now, neither can he.
What makes this book for me (and I admit I’m going a bit
geeky here) is the structure. It’s essentially exposition peppered with a few
brief flashbacks. It should be boring as hell, but it 100% works here. It’s
exceptionally well written and captivating storytelling, and the art makes the
most of each moment, even when it’s just the doctor holding bandages.
This issue is a delightful intro to what could prove to be a
long look into the psyche of the Shadow, who has long been a mystery to us all.
It will sure as heck be fun finding out, so get on board now.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
