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Serinity Rose
Slave Labor Graphics new quarterly series “Serenity Rose” is the personal diaries of a witch.
Serenity’s court appointed therapist has asked her to keep a journal enabling her to work through the “negativity” and to ease her significant case of social phobia. Serenity’s answer to this dilemma is to “make a comic book”
Serenity Rose is the local witch of Crestfallen, a town she describes as the spookiest little town in the United States. Serenity is very much a loner and is aggravated by the curiosity and attention of her fellow townspeople.
In the first issue, set to be released in October 2003, Serenity introduces herself. She gives the readers a glimpse of her everyday life. Well, not everyone’s life includes flying your younger sister to school or conjuring monsters from ectoplasm. Serenity is also on a journey to find others who are as passionate about art as she is.
Along the way, she battles Goths and goblins and her general cynicism and dislike of her fellow human beings.
“Serenity Rose” issue one is an interesting start to a sweet yet dark story. The artwork is gothic and comical at the same time. There is a distinctive art style in the presentation but at times it feels too sparse.
“Serenity Rose” has promise. At times, issue one left this reader wanting more detail or action. But, as in any series at the beginning, the first issue is reserved for giving you an introduction to the main characters and a taste of the artwork and story telling style yet to come.
Fans of “Gloomcookie” and “Little Gloomy” should find themselves right at home between the “gothic” pages of “Serenity Rose” issue one.
For others who have not experienced “gothic humor” style alternative comics, “Serenity Rose” would be a good place to begin.
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Written By: Scott Saavedra
Review: The Artwork 8/10 The Story 7/10 Overall 8/10
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