Dorothy #6
Written By: Mark Masterson
Art By: Ray Boersig
Directed By: Greg Mannino
Published By: Illusive Arts Entertainment
Reviewed By: Shawn Swanson
The chronicles of Oz continue with issue number six of Dorothy. We have already become acquainted with our star and been introduced to the Scarecrow. Now it is time to meet the Ten Man. I know what you’re thinking; you’re thinking I misspelled the name aren’t you? It’s supposed to be the Tin Man isn’t it? Not in this Oz.
I don’t want to spoil the twist in this issue by going into detail or by recanting the origin of a character we all thought we knew so well. But I will give you the basic lay of the land. The Scarecrow, Toto and Dorothy are on the yellow brick road, off to see the Wizard. Along the way they run into the Ten Man, who is… lets say rusted and lifeless. Don’t be alarmed, for our fearless Dorothy revives him. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? I promise you it’s not.
Once again the ultra imaginative team of writers, photographers and computer wizards at Illusive Arts have sat down and created another fantastic looking comic book. The story is slick, relevant and the perfect rethinking of a classic. The characters have a very real feel about them even though they are surrounded by a world with so few ties to reality. In any comic, dialog can make or break your make believe realm. I can’t tell you how many books I have read that looked beautiful but would not allow the reader a single opportunity to be absorbed in the storyline. Bad dialog is a lot like bad acting. Mr. Masterson has done an exceptional job with this book. Dorothy speaks very much like you would expect her to; I never once felt like she was being forced, she flowed.
The photography and CGI was also nicely laid on the page. The photography and artwork within most panels are flawless. If L. Frank Baum were still alive I think he would love this version of Oz. “Dorothy” has managed thus far to be as imaginative and innovative as the original stories were, oh so long ago. I have to tell you that originality is a feat in this day and age, especially when you are working with a tale that has been around long before the invention of dirt. That’s right! Oz was written way before dirt was ever invented, but don’t quote me on that.
All and all I am recommending this comic and giving it a four star rating. It’s a great read and a worthy book for any comic collection. I would suggest though that you go back and buy the first five issues, if you haven’t already read them. Talk to your local comic book store clerk and have him get that order in post haste.
Here is a little side note: If you make it to this years International Comic-Con in San Diego, you can visit this cool team of writers and artists. In fact you could pick up all six issues right there on the spot, I’ll bet they’d even sign a copy or two. You’ll find them hanging out at booth # 2203
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[rate 4.0]
