New Spring (Comic Book) #1

The first issue of the New Spring comic book was surprisingly good. I wasn't sure how well Robert Jordan's writing would translate to the medium, and of course a lot of details are lost, but Chuck Dixon has done a good job adapting the story, and Mike Miller's art is incredible.

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The book opens with a brief description of the world, then a series of splash pages showing the scope of the Aiel War, starting with thousands of Aiel pouring over the Dragonwall. From there it moves to Lan's story, then to Moiraine's. Two pages stand out for me: The panorama of Tar Valon, and Gitara's Foretelling, the latter of which is most effective because it contrasts with the very realistic style of the rest of the book.

Believe it or not, I'd recommend this. Who would've thought I'd be excited about The Wheel of Time again?

Katie adds the following notes on other cool stuff:

— Kelson Vibber, 2005-08-04

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