A review by 1_and_owenly
The Mercenary Sea, Vol. 1: Top Hat, White Lies, and Tales by Kel Symons
4.0
If you dig pre-WWII adventure stories in the vein of Indiana Jones, you might enjoy this. Espionage, high seas adventure, an international crew of competent rogues... it's just fun.
I am uncertain about the portrayal of the natives. They did not seem insulting to me, but I'd have to hear what someone more knowledgeable would say.
Personally, I loved the art. It felt like stills taken from an animated movie. Soft focus at times really added clarity to certain moments. And I loved the lack of outlines.
But again, I understand that this is not everyone's shot of bourbon. If you can imagine Malcolm Reynolds of the long lamented show Firefly in command of a submarine in 1938, you might get the flavor of this story. And if that appeals to you, then maybe this book is up your alley.
I am uncertain about the portrayal of the natives. They did not seem insulting to me, but I'd have to hear what someone more knowledgeable would say.
Personally, I loved the art. It felt like stills taken from an animated movie. Soft focus at times really added clarity to certain moments. And I loved the lack of outlines.
But again, I understand that this is not everyone's shot of bourbon. If you can imagine Malcolm Reynolds of the long lamented show Firefly in command of a submarine in 1938, you might get the flavor of this story. And if that appeals to you, then maybe this book is up your alley.