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STORY: Charles Soule
ART: Ryan Browne
COLORS: Michael Garland with Ryan Browne and Michael Parkinson
LETTERS: Chris Crank
COVER: Ryan Browne
VARIANT COVERS: Chip Zdarsky; Ryan Browne
36pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (February 2017)
Rated M / Mature
Curse Words is a new ongoing fantasy comic book series from Image Comics. It is created by comic book writer Charles Soule, known for his work on Daredevil and Death of Wolverine (both from Marvel Comics), and artist Ryan Browne, known for his comic book, God Hates Astronauts (also published by Image Comics).
Curse Words stars Wizord, a wizard from another world who appears one day in New York City, specifically Central Park. Of course, the first people to encounter him end up in an unfortunate situation, but eventually he is seen as the city's “sorcerous protector.” A confrontation with a murderous rival, however, made Wizord do something terrible to the city, and now, he has to come up with an incredible fix-it.
As Curse Words #2 opens, Wizord is trying to do something for the people he... minimized. He is determined to prove that he is not a monster, although his koala companion, Margaret, is dubious. Meanwhile, back in the Hole World, old adversaries prepare to destroy Wizord.
Curse Words instantly impresses with its eye-popping art. Visually and graphically, artist Ryan Browne makes Curse Words a thing of fiery comic book storytelling magic, with the help of those dazzling vivid colors by Michael Garland with Ryan Browne and Michael Parkinson. It is hard to believe that someone would flip through this comic book and not try at least one issue.
The story by Charles Soule is a dark fantasy that is darker by the minute. It threatens violence, but promises imagination and inventiveness in a way Garth Ellis did with Preacher. I still think this series could be a standout. We shall see...
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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