The Shadowlands are a dark and mysterious place, filled with the most evil creatures that have ever haunted mankind’s imagination. Now Mary Medina finds her trapped there with no means of an escape, lured by a powerful enemy, into a dance with the dead.

Sometimes the path less taken has a reason no one takes it. Grimm Fairy Tales: Dance of the Dead #1 takes that idea and runs with it. There’s a great darkness as the debut issue reveals the Egyptian past of Mary Medina. The issue also reveals a little of the history of Jasmine. It all makes me wonder if they are different sides of the same coin and somehow split by the Shadowlands.

The art by Enn and Ario Murti features contrasting color palettes which stands out. The artists distinguish the few settings with ease putting the emphasis on either dark or bright colors.

Story: Anne Toole Art: Enn, Ario Murti
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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