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“The Mighty Barbarians – 01”
Death has reached across time leaving a path of destruction over parallel worlds. The invading force known as Aleph grow in number through possessing those who they do not eat. Their dark objective is controlled by an architect who hides within the shadows. A sorceress from the burning halls of Camelot has the magic capable of uncover the truth behind the invasion, but she cannot stand alone. Morgan Le Fay must gather allies from multiple dimensions to aide her in this task.
Her quest begins on the snow-covered fields in the northlands. It is here, Nanook, the beast lord of the Inuit, will be tested for his true potential. As a host of orcish Aleph press their attack on the lone warrior, Morgan Le Fay stands witness to Nanook’s shapeshifting abilities. In his savage bear form the barbarian slaughters his foes with the ferociousness unseen by most.
Will Morgan Le Fay convince the Inuit warrior to abandon his people and fight for an entire world? Can one sack of coin change the mind of a drunken shield-maiden? What makes a man a king and not a mindless killer? Collect the series to find out!
Reviewer Notes
Well, this was unexpected. I was all prepared for another volume of Kull stories, but this is something uniquely different. Ablaze has given us a crossover event staring characters from both literary works, mythology, and simple folktales. The main star seems to be the sorceress from Arthurian times, Morgan Le Fay. She as been tasked at rounding up great warrior from across time and universes. Can we say Multiverse here, or is that copyrighted by Marvel? Don’t sue me bro!
Even though I enjoyed the story concept, how would Morgan Le Fay know any of the barbarians she has sought out? Most of these characters are either out of her regional scope or recent time frame. I would have been nice if Ablaze explained this a bit better, but it not a deal breaker for me. I though the art and page layout were well done. I’m reserving my critique on the writing until we get a few more issues in. I think the Mighty Barbarians #1 is a four stars book. Hopefully the series has a successful run.
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