I’ve been reading this arc since its inception and have been enjoying it, even though I have not written about any of the previous issues. It is a great graphic fantasy, reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings. The artwork is intricate and stunning, and the writing is fantastic.
As with most stories in this genre, it is about a quest to defeat a dark force, but what is cool about this is that there are parallel stories/quests unfolding at the same time, one in the “present” and another mirror quest from the past. The dual storylines work well, almost like a double helix, each one twining around the other and adding depth. As each tale unfurls, it adds to the other. As such, it is a complex tale and not one that is easily tackled in a short blog post, hence if you are a fan of the genre, I would just encourage you to check it out for yourself.
I will share a short quote from this issue, though, because it struck a chord in me.
All musics are magic. Some more so than others, though.
Music for me is unique among the arts because of its ability to communicate directly to the spirit, which is why music has been incorporated into rituals as long as people have practiced them. Whether it is shamanic drumming, Gregorian chants, ecstatic dance, or any of the other myriad forms of spiritual music, tones and rhythms have aided humans in shifting their states of consciousness and thereby snatching glimpses of the Divine.
Thanks for stopping by, and keep making time to read in these strange days.
Stuff Jeff Reads 
Your right Jeff I mean as far back as the caveman carrying a club I’m sure he was banging it on something for some kind of beat.
I suspect you are right. 🙂
I have my moment’s Mr Japp!
I like that quote – music has a major impact on our spirits. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! (This is Book Club Mom, by the way) 🙂
Ha! Thanks for letting me know this is you, Barb. I would not have made the connection. Glad you enjoyed the post. Hope you and your family are doing OK. Stay safe!
The problem with starting a new blog during a pandemic is that it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Thanks for visiting me here, Jeff!
That is the truth. I’ve been letting my other blog lay quiet for a while. Just seems wrong to be blogging about concerts I’ve been to.
Well I will read them – still talking about the Rolling Stones concert you went to!
Hmm. Maybe I will start up again