Dejah Thoris #3
writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Emiliana Pinna
covers: Junggeun Yoon (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B), Rebeca Puebla (C), Sway (D), Lesley “Leirix” Li (E), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (F)
FC | 32 pages | Science Fiction | $3.99 | Teen+
The early adventures of Dejah continue! If the young princess survives flesh-eating spiders and land-shifting sandstorms, she’ll need to catch her breath quick to do battle with the bloodthirsty Banth monsters!
Disney Villains: Scar #2
writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen S. Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen
Eager vultures circle the diminished Scar. They offer him a path to the throne. They speak of a magic baobab fruit that will make him mightier than Mufasa himself. They will provide him with this fruit, in return for a horrible favor…
With their Disney Villains series of comics, Dynamite is putting the spotlight on the evil that makes so many Disney films great. But, there’s a challenge with these types of stories. You don’t want to make the villain too sympathetic and you definitely don’t want to make them the hero of their own story. Disney Villains: Scar #2 seems to be avoiding all of that focusing on Scar being a horrible being but also adding details so that we can understand and maybe feel a little bad for him.
Written by Chuck Brown, Disney Villains: Scar #2 has Scar roaming around for literal scraps of food as he figures out what to do. With Simba born, his path to the throne is less clear but it doesn’t mean he isn’t scheming.
Brown focuses on how detested Scar is but also shows us a bit more about his past, enough to feel a little sorry for him. We get a sense that his anger stems from loneliness in his childhood. You get a better sense as to why Scar is the way he is.
While the debut issue set things up, Disney Villains: Scar #2 gets things rolling as the villain is presented with an offer and plan from potential allies, both of whom aren’t to be trusted themselves. From there, it’s a tease as to what comes next and fans of The Lion King will be excited for that.
The art by Trevor Fraley is solid. With color by Chiara Di Francia and lettering by Jeff Eckleberry the comic looks like it could fit in with the animation but doesn’t try to copy the look or style. It’s close but deviates slightly to make things its own. It’s really good look with characters looking as they should and the settings interesting telling stories of their own. Everything has personality that creates a feel like the comic truly is an extension of the beloved animated film.
Disney Villains: Scar #2 continues the excellent debut by really getting the ball rolling. Like the first issue, it’s a series that is enjoyable for those that love the animated film and those that have never seen it. It does the difficult job of adding to the original story while still honoring it. If this is a sign for what’s to come with this line of comics, we’re here for it.
Story: Chuck Brown Art: Trevor Fraley
Color: Chiara Di Francia Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle
Disney Villains: Scar #2
writer: Chuck Brown
artist: Trevor Fraley
covers: Karen S. Darboe (A), Trish Forstner (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen
Eager vultures circle the diminished Scar. They offer him a path to the throne. They speak of a magic baobab fruit that will make him mightier than Mufasa himself. They will provide him with this fruit, in return for a horrible favor…
Dejah Thoris #2
Writer: Chuck Brown
Artist: Emiliana Pinna
Covers: Junggeun Yoon (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B), Rebeca Puebla (C), Sway (D), Lesley “Leirix” Li (E), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (F)
32 pages | Science Fiction | $3.99 | Teen+
Deep in the forests of Barsoom, Dejah Thoris is out of her depth. She will battle murdering calot trees, learn harsh mercies, and discover the grand plot to destroy her and everyone in her bloodline.
I’ll admit it, I’m not sure if I’ve ever watched The Lion King. I feel like I’ve seen the musical, but the film, can’t really remember. So, going into Disney Villains: Scar #1, I’m pretty blank as far as what to expect. I know the basics, Scar thinks he should be king and has an issue Simba possibly taking the throne “away” from him.
Disney Villains: Scar #1 takes place during the film, a story that’s parallel to it, revealing unknown moments in Scar’s journey. The first issue shows Scar at a low point, beaten, broken, a plan begins to formulate which sends him on a journey to claim the throne.
Writer Chuck Brown does a fantastic job of creating a story that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a bigger story. Scar, grumbling and angry, is a character that’s easy to understand and his journey can be enjoyed even not knowing the main story of The Lion King. While I don’t know them, Scar’s journey has him coming across and meeting various characters who I’m sure are more familiar to those who know the movie. But, prior knowledge isn’t needed at all.
The art by Trevor Fraley is solid. The characters look good and there’s a dark cloud that hangs over the issue without it feeling gloomy. That’s helped by the color by Chiara Di Francia and lettering by Jeff Eckleberry which each adds to the overall vibe of the debut. At moments, the visuals actually make you feel a bit sorry for Scar. But, you’re quickly reminded he’s the villain of the story… as far as we know.
Disney Villains: Scar #1 is a solid start. It does a fantastic job of forging its own path of a story while also weaving that through an established and loved story that has existed for decades. It’s additive in that way presenting a main character we know we’re supposed to hiss at but the comic delivers just enough to feel some sympathy too.
Story: Chuck Brown Art: Trevor Fraley
Color: Chiara Di Francia Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.2 Recommendation: Buy
Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle
Disney Villains: Scar #1
Writer: Chuck Brown
Artist: Trevor Fraley
Covers: Jahnoy Lindsay (A), Karen Darboe (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E), Blank Authentix (F)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen
A startling new vision starring Disney’s greatest villain, set within the world of The Lion King! Eisner and Ringo Award-winning author Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stunning artist Trevor Fraley tell a tale of fire and fury, centered on an enraged Scar, unable to accept that he will never be king — not so long as long as Mufasa and his new son inhabit Pride Rock. A plan is starting to formulate within Scar’s corrupt mind, which will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious shaman, Rafiki…
This series debuts with a special, 27-page story at the regular cover price of just $3.99!
Disney Villains: Scar #1
Writer: Chuck Brown
Artist: Trevor Fraley
Covers: Jahnoy Lindsay (A), Karen Darboe (B), Erica Henderson (C), Junggeun Yoon (D), Gene Ha (E), Blank Authentix (F)
FC | 32 pages | Adventure | $3.99 | Teen
A startling new vision starring Disney’s greatest villain, set within the world of The Lion King! Eisner and Ringo Award-winning author Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stunning artist Trevor Fraley tell a tale of fire and fury, centered on an enraged Scar, unable to accept that he will never be king — not so long as long as Mufasa and his new son inhabit Pride Rock. A plan is starting to formulate within Scar’s corrupt mind, which will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious shaman, Rafiki…
This series debuts with a special, 27-page story at the regular cover price of just $3.99!
Dejah Thoris #1
(W) Chuck Brown (A) Emiliana Pinna (CA) Leirix
In Shops: Mar 08, 2023
SRP: $3.99
An all-new vision of A Princess of Mars! Eisner Award-winning writer Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stellar artist Emiliana Pinna (Red Sonja) present Dehah Thoris, a tale set before the events of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ first classic novel. Young Princess Dejah has lived a sheltered existence, growing up behind vast palace walls, guarded by Helium’s greatest warriors. But when the entire royal family is attacked by horrific Kaldane Martians, Dejah narrowly escapes into the wilds of Barsoom, with no recourse but to strike out on a quest to save her kingdom…
Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution #1
(W) Delilah S. Dawson, Chuck Brown, Brandon T. Snider, Ram V. (A) Ro Stein, Alitha Martinez, Laura Braga, Clayton Henry (CA) David Marquez, Alejandro Sanchez
In Shops: Feb 07, 2023
SRP: $4.99
HEROES WILL BE FORGED! Good and bad, yin and yang…all sides of humanity will be transformed by the Lazarus event…and in the DC Universe one thing’s for sure: heroes will always rise. In this special we’ll explore some of the amazing new powers gifted to the freedom fighters of the future…and we’ll see what perils these villain-vanquishing virtuosos will face. What secret does Flatline seek from the heart of Talia al Ghul’s HQ? Can Red Canary bring order to an out-of-control city? What secret does the heroic Dead Eye hold that will haunt him forever? And enter into a brand-new legend with the fantastic debut of Vigil!
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