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Kwezi: Issues 1-3 Collector's edition by Clyde Beech, Loyiso Mkize, Viwe Mfaku, Peter Phillip
4.0
I thought the art in this book was really fantastic, and I love its general concept! It’s cool to see a proudly South African comic like this, set in what seems to be pseudo-Johannesburg! The book felt really fun and joyful, and it had a cheesy vibe I absolutely love about it - in a world with a lot of media that’s grim for the sake of being grim, it’s refreshing to see something so unabashedly fun and cheesy, fully leaning into the classic superhero genre.
Unfortunately, I felt the plot was a little generic in the sense that it’s a very typical Chosen One narrative, and I didn’t really feel into the character interactions (particularly the forced kiss between Kwezi and the lady hero). The plot and pacing were also really condensed in what felt like extremely short issues.
I’m hoping the storytelling improves over the series, because the art is lovely, and this series as a whole has so much potential!
Unfortunately, I felt the plot was a little generic in the sense that it’s a very typical Chosen One narrative, and I didn’t really feel into the character interactions (particularly the forced kiss between Kwezi and the lady hero). The plot and pacing were also really condensed in what felt like extremely short issues.
I’m hoping the storytelling improves over the series, because the art is lovely, and this series as a whole has so much potential!