Stoneheart #7
(W) Emma Kubert (A) Emma Kubert (CA) Emma Kubert
In Shops: Nov 06, 2024
SRP: $3.99
NEW STORY ARC
Leaving right where we left off, our protagonist Shayde Whisper, Eldon Redwood, and Koko set sail for the open sea, but brewing beneath the surface, harrowing creatures rip their way into Shayde’s dreams…and eventually, her reality. Catch up with Volume One as the epic second arc of STONEHEART begins!
Third-generation comic artist and up-and-comer Emma Kubert returns to the action-packed fantasy series Stoneheart to kickoff a new story arc. This new chapter in the ongoing series will begin with issue #7 and hit shelves this November from Image Comics.
Picking up right where readers left off, Stoneheart’s protagonist Shayde Whisper, alongside Eldon Redwood and Koko, set sail for the open sea. But brewing beneath the surface harrowing creatures rip their way into Shayde’s dreams…and eventually, her reality.
Stoneheart #7 (Lunar Code 0924IM292) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 6.
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Reviews
Comic Crusaders – Dejah Thoris #1
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CBR – Stoneheart #1
Bubbly and headstrong Shayde Whisper has been inexplicably exiled from her magical guild and relocated, left only with vague memories and romanticized hope. But when she hears a sinister voice in her head that awakens a power beyond her comprehension, she’ll traverse her past and present to unravel her prestigious place within the mystical land of Athea! Stonheart #1 is an interesting debut that has an interesting premise but a rather mixed execution.
With a story and art by Emma Kubert, Stoneheart #1 opens with a fantasy setting showing Shayde tossed out from her community. There’s hints of a crime and horror she committed and how powerful she is, the Paladin that used her gift for destruction. Cut to the main story as Shayde heads to a new town to begin her life as an apprentice as a blacksmith.
Kubert’s story and art shines at this moment. There’s something rather cute and Disney-esque about the comic here as Shayde is overwhelmed by the city she’s in and a bit clumsy to not cause chaos around her. To me, it’s the best part of the comic and rather cinematic introducing us to the town and a better idea as to who Shayde is.
But, there’s a choppiness to the story at times that works against it. Teasing Shayde’s past might have worked better instead of making it the opener. The villain at the end also feels a bit sudden without a natural build. Both together could have build a bit of a mystery around Shayde making the narrative a bit more engaging.
Kubert’s art just isn’t for me. It’s completely personal and I have nothing against Kubert as an artist but it’s a style and look that doesn’t hook me at all. The opening’s black/white/gray look has its moments that I fin interesting but when it gets to color, the style loses something I think. I’ll admit this part is completely subjective, my own personal taste. I do like Kubert’s page layouts and there’s a great focus on the emotions and reactions of the character.
Really when it comes down to Stoneheart #1, it’s just not for me. I know there’s an audience for it and I’m not it, and that’s ok. There’s a lot for people to enjoy though and if you’re into fantasy settings and worlds, this is one to check out.
Story: Emma Kubert Art: Emma Kubert
Story: 6.5 Art: 6.85 Overall: 6.75 Recommendation: Pass
Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 (DC Comics) – Someone is killing versions of Superman across the multiverse and Jon Kent is called upon to stop the killing.
ARC (Image Comics) – An intriguing comic focused on illegal poaching and those fighting against it.
Black Tape #2 (AWA Studios) – The first issue was interesting about a musician who died and the viper’s circling to take advantage of what’s been left by him.
Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was a lot of fun putting the spotlight on a relatively new character and taking a familiar dynamic and switching it up.
By Water: The Felix Manz Story (Plough Publishing) – The true story of the conflict between establishment reformer Ulrich Zwingli and his student Felix Manz.
Dejah Thoris #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Chuck Brown writing an early chapter of Dejah’s life? Yeah, we’re intrigued.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (IDW Publishing) – With a film coming later this month, check out the prequel comic!
The Gimmick #1 (AHOY Comics) – It’s superpowers meets wrestling in a very interesting debut that sets up an intriguing world and story.
Killchella #3 (Scout Comics) – What should’ve been the festival weekend of a lifetime has now turned into a nightmare. It’s the horror genre mixed with summer music festivals.
New Mutants: Lethal Legion #1 (Marvel) – We’re told this ties into the upcoming “Fall of X” which puts it on our spotlight.
Predator #1 (Marvel) – We’re promised this will turn what we know about the Predators on its head and we’re here for it.
Samurai Doggy #4 (AfterShock) – The previous issue was a visual feast and we’re intrigued what this next issue brings.
Space Job #2 (Dark Horse) – The first issue was hilarious and caught us off guard. We laughed a lot and hoping for more of that in the second issue.
Stoneheart #1 (Image Comics) – A new ongoing fantasy series from Emma Kubert.
Traveling to Mars #4 (Ablaze) – Roy gets an unexpected chance at salvation when his estranged wife agrees to talk to him before his spaceship cuts off communications with the Earth. A surprisingly heartfelt series.
X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1 (Marvel) – An unknown chapter of Laura’s life!
Emma Kubert brings readers a whimsically twisted new tale in the upcoming, Stoneheart. This new ongoing action/adventure fantasy series is set to launch on March 8, 2023 from Image Comics.
In Stoneheart, the bubbly and headstrong Shayde Whisper has been inexplicably exiled from her magical guild and relocated—left only with vague memories and romanticized hope. But when she hears a sinister voice in her head that awakens a power beyond her comprehension, she’ll traverse her past and present to unravel her prestigious place within the mystical land of Athea!
