Writer Kurt Busiek takes a traditional–though not for comics–approach to this first issue of Tooth & Claw. He treats it as a “pilot movie” for the series, introducing a bunch of characters who aren’t going to be important later but are important to this issue’s story. It’ll be interesting to see if he keeps up the structure for the series going forward, will every issue have an actual complete three act structure.
It’s a fantasy world where animals walk on two feet and talk and cast spells. The whole society is based on magic and trade. There are big hints of humanity being part of the story, but Busiek doesn’t go into it this issue. He should, given the time spent hinting, but he concentrates on his cast and how they handle a catastrophe.
It works out because Benjamin Dewey’s art, gorgeous throughout, is even better on the finale.
CREDITS
Writer, Kurt Busiek; artist, Benjamin Dewey; colorist, Jordie Bellaire; letterer, Jimmy Betancourt; publisher, Image Comics.
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