When it comes to converging stories, not too many do it as good as George R.R. Martin. His stories are epic and sprawling, leaving readers both puzzled and amazed. His Game Of Thrones series has shown how the complexities that most politicians face today is nothing new. It also shows how man’s fragilities can be seen as a weakness but are truly strength.

His masterful world-building and development of story arcs give way to some of the most psychologically complicated characters in all of high fantasy. One can look at how remarkable an arc Daenarys has followed, showing how her lifelong trauma eventually. Then there is Sansa, who most fans hated at first but came to see as the most balanced sovereign in all of Westeros. In the first issue of Acid Of The Godz, our heroes follow their paths to their difficult stations.

We find Shaba-Ka and Mahendi conversing on the path forward, as Shaba-Ka starts to doubt himself tremendously while hoping his calvary comes back with hopeful news. We also find Khepra and Kalfoni, in the midst of battle with their new enemy, one that they easily defeated even with Khalfoni temporarily blinded, and who Kephra finds Baba to heal him through the use of medicinal magic. We also find Hodari, who must embark on a journey with Paka, his companion, to ensure the safety of his daughter. As Khalfoni recuperates, he meets Nyack, one the Negus elder tribesman, who reveals the truth about the fury that this new threat has unleashed on each village they have invaded. By issue’s end, one of our heroes finds out what seemed like a nightmare has proven to be much more than.

Overall, a potent first issue that gives readers a complex world. The story by Anubis Heru is elegant, deep and exciting. The art by Heru and Ryan Best is gorgeous. Altogether, an outstanding story.

Story: Anubis Heru Art: Anubis Heru and Ryan Best
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy