Written by Vince Hernandez
Art by Khary Randolph; Emilio Lopez; & Josh Reed
Cover Art by Micah Gunnell & Emilio Lopez (Cover C seen below)
SUMMARY:
Published by Aspen Comics for February 2012, this issue is entitled “Jungle Law.” The powerful ancient wizard, Kon, is overpowered by his vengeful young adversary, Samsun, and a coven of witches. Seeking to free Kon, Hank; his talking black cat, Sparkles; and female druid Sudana, find Dalgo, among Kon’s few surviving panther bodyguards in the Costa Rican jungle. Trapped inside the Void, Hector and Hank’s scantily-clad assistant, Alle, meet an unlikely ally.
Note: The other cover art teams are: Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez (Cover A); Siya Oum (Cover B); Nicola Hwang (Cover D); and Emilio Lopez (Cover E).
REVIEW:
Even if the storyline isn’t remarkable, the characters in Charismagic # 4 should at least entertain readers. The feline kinship of Sparkles and fearsome Dalgo, for instance, adds a twinkle of charm. The well-written dialogue between Hector & Alle; Sudana & Hank; and the four of them via a mystical portal make it easier for readers (who haven’t perused the first three issues) to quickly catch up. As seen in the Cover C image (of a Coven villainess) below, the artwork for this issue impressively compensates for the story’s clichés. Between its capable artwork and a decent plot, Charismagic # 4 makes a worthwhile read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a full-page cover reveal for Charismagic # 5. The front inside cover also provide thumbnail portraits of this issue’s five covers.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
