The Charmed comic released by Zenescope comics is trying to jump on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer bandwagon, continuing the series after the show ended four years ago, continuing right where it left off.
Since I don’t know anything about the show, I will focus on the writing style and the art of the issue. Like the True Blood comic, Charmed is very close to the source material because of the writing of Paul Ruditis, one of the creative writers from the original show. This helps with containing continuity, and making it easier for fans to retain familiarity with the dialogue and story content. The dialogue is free flowing and maintains same family drama dynamic that the show emphasized.
The art on the book is a little too generic in my opinion. All of the characters look like Barbie and Ken dolls, looking all too plastic like. Also, the colors look a little too bright and colorful as well, although making it more family oriented with its bright demeanor.
Overall the book was all right, it was no Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but it wasn’t horrible. The writing is really what shined in the book, especially since the art wasn’t anything special. People who were fans of the show will be happy to see their favorite characters back in action, especially because it takes place a year and a half after the last episode of the TV series. The characters have evolved, the story has evolved, and seeing this popular series brought back to life so long after its demise is astonishing in its own right. Like any series adaptation, this is a must read for fans, and in this case, maybe even for people who just enjoyed the show, parents and children alike.
6.5 out of 10
*Originally Posted on the Chris' Comics Official Website
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