WOTN Review: She: At the Tower of All That Is Known (ComixTribe)

Decisions that Affect A Galaxy in She: At the Tower of All That Is Known

She: At the Tower of All That Is Known follows the deadliest bounty hunter in the galaxy. No, that is not an exaggeration on her part. She has earned that title, and she will likely continue to hold it until the day she dies.

Everybody has secrets. Especially those with dark lives and darker pasts. She is no exception to that rule; thus, her secrets are on the line now. Losing her life would be nothing compared to having her secrets get out.

Written by Ryan K. Lindsay and illustrated by Chris Panda Mercier, She: At the Tower of All That Is Known is a stunning new work that comic readers will undoubtedly enjoy. It is as full of risks as violence, which is saying something.

Writing

If you’re in the mood for a violent space odyssey, check out She: At the Tower of All That Is Known. However, that description doesn’t do this issue justice, as it is infinitely more complex.

One of the delights of this has to be how the story unfolds. There isn’t a problem with show and tell – everything seems to come out naturally. There’s no info-dumping, and there’s no hand-holding.

Yet it all makes sense in the end, trusting the readers to make the right conclusions. I adored that and many other decisions that were made along the way. Such as the characters and the way they interacted with one another. Wait, that makes it sound like I’m talking about the fighting, but it’s not just that.

At the end of the day, I was left hoping for more She: At the Tower of All That Is Known, which is always a win as far as I’m concerned.

Art

Simply put, the stylistic decisions made in She: At the Tower of All That Is Known are fantastic. The whole issue is bold and bright, especially regarding the backgrounds. All of which makes the leading lady stand out all the more.

Speaking of, the character design for She is extremely eye-catching. That much should be clear from looking at the cover (oh, that cover! It’s so lovely). She goes through some visual transitions throughout this issue, but that just makes her more visually compelling.

As I already hinted at, I adored the colors used here for skin tones, backgrounds, and other elements that took over a panel. It really gave it a space-odyssey feel but with a few twists along the way.

Conclusion

Ultimately, She: At the Tower of All That Is Known is an experience worth diving into. It’s bold, flashy, and a ton of fun. It’s also perfect for sci-fi fans, especially those who enjoy something that is a little bit out there…and not afraid to get just a wee bit violent. In short, it’s a fast-paced and clever read, and I hope her story is far from over.

This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.

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