chintzybeatnik's review
4.0
In Orphan of Agony Isle, the world of D & D meets Gothic Horror. Let me begin by explaining that I am familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, not so much with the Ravenloft setting. My first dip into those waters was the enjoyable story presented here. And while it might be a case of knowing which direction the story is heading, here it's more about the journey than the destination. It's definitely a page turner as each bit let me quickly to the next. I would gladly grab any future Ravenloft comic projects from the creative team and any fantasy-type project for that matter.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
choeyjane's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
adelaideofthehollow's review
5.0
Having not read the manual I didn't know what I was going to expect for this, but the art is brilliant, the characters are compelling, and the story is pretty good. I'm excited for the next issue to find out what monster is going to be released into the world.
airxsouls's review
4.0
Received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Such a thrilling and enticing add-on to the Ravenloft campaign playable through DnD. If you want something to sate the mood of monster madness, spooky thrills, and insatiable horror-filled fantasy this is definitely right up your alley.
The artwork was a pleasure to see if not for the hard-to-read text at times that could and most likely will be remedied. I don't think you have to have a previous understanding of the game to be able to read this or any of the ones after. I sure don't have much knowledge of it beyond the basics. And I most definitely enjoyed it.
Such a thrilling and enticing add-on to the Ravenloft campaign playable through DnD. If you want something to sate the mood of monster madness, spooky thrills, and insatiable horror-filled fantasy this is definitely right up your alley.
The artwork was a pleasure to see if not for the hard-to-read text at times that could and most likely will be remedied. I don't think you have to have a previous understanding of the game to be able to read this or any of the ones after. I sure don't have much knowledge of it beyond the basics. And I most definitely enjoyed it.
xangemthelibrarian's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Very Frankenstein! If you like Frankenstein, Dungeons & Dragons, or M is for Monster by Talia Dutton, you are sure to like this!
Miranda wakes up in a Gothic castle with no memory of who she is or what happened to get her there. Viktra is the doctor who claims to have healed her, and promises to care for her until she is fully healed. She has conditions however: Miranda must not try to regain her memories, and she ABSOLUTELY must not look under her bandages.
Viktra makes for a good example of a classic abuser. She keeps Miranda confined and in the dark all in the name of protecting her, and when Miranda becomes curious and starts asking questions, Viktra manipulates Miranda into feeling guilty for not appreciating the care and protection Viktra gives her. It's very very yucky to see.
I'm very interested in the mysterious Elise and very much look forward to seeing her in the future.
Miranda wakes up in a Gothic castle with no memory of who she is or what happened to get her there. Viktra is the doctor who claims to have healed her, and promises to care for her until she is fully healed. She has conditions however: Miranda must not try to regain her memories, and she ABSOLUTELY must not look under her bandages.
Viktra makes for a good example of a classic abuser. She keeps Miranda confined and in the dark all in the name of protecting her, and when Miranda becomes curious and starts asking questions, Viktra manipulates Miranda into feeling guilty for not appreciating the care and protection Viktra gives her. It's very very yucky to see.
I'm very interested in the mysterious Elise and very much look forward to seeing her in the future.
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