When I first purchased Kodiak, I was overwhelmingly excited for two reasons. First off, it was by author Joe Hill and his work on Locke and Key is some of the best work I have ever laid my eyes on. Secondly, the story is about a bear, and bears are awesome.
Going into the book I knew that story was about man vs. beast and how man survives against one of the deadliest creatures on earth. But after reading the first page I knew that the book was about more than that.
The story starts out with two kids attempting to see the man of the village who was legend for besting a bear with his own hands. Of course since the kids are seeking mischief, they are apprehended by a woman and soon stumble upon the man of legend and the telling of his story commences.
As you continue to read the story you learn that it is not only about
man vs. beast, you quickly learn that is also a classic Romeo and Juliet love story where the two in love are barred from each other by an outside force. As the story unfolds you learn how the Man is paired up in a battle for life and death against the beast in which only one of them will walk out alive.
Kodiak is a great one-shot that offers a story that not only has spectacular writing but also great art to compliment it. Hill and Ciaramella make an awesome team and created a solid piece of work here. I give Ciaramella two thumbs up on his first comic and I am looking forward to seeing more work from him, either with Hill or without. If youre looking for a good story that can be enjoyed by both readers and non-readers alike, than this is the book for you. Check out Kodiak, you will not be disappointed.
10 out of 10
Originally Posted on the Chris' Comics Official Website
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