The highlights this week for me are from DC Comics and Image Comics. First up, Corpse Knight. The third issue continues a period piece story set in France during the time of Joan of Arc. A young girl named Foy lives in peace with her dad, until he’s murdered. Thanks to a miracle, he comes back from the dead to protect her… as the Corpse Knight. Together, they go on a quest to find Joan of Arc, while facing murdering foes, wild animals, and black magic. This comic series blends fantasy, action and family in a way that really tugs on my heartstrings, as the Corpse Knight is really the story of the love and bond between a dad and his daughter. Highly recommended.
Next up is Superman. I’m no stranger to this hero, but I’ve never really liked Supes as a character. What really grabbed me is the cover. It’s absolutely stunning, with SuperBoy Prime attempting to break out of the comic book page, fourth wall style. The story itself, by talented scribe Joshua Williamson, is a fun romp through different DC Universe events, lost reboots and restarts, with stunning art (by the artistic powerhouse Dan Mora) that matches each period. Mora changes his art effortlessly to match a wide variety of recognizable art styles. Not having read the previous issues of the series, it was relatively easy to get into the book as a new reader.
-Krishna