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“The rooks were my only company. I found the more I stayed in their presence, the more I felt my humanity slipping away. Like autumn leaves drifting down a river, never to be seen again.”
Issue 3 of “Parliament of Rooks” opens with protagonist Darius Ravenscar reflecting on his memories and the loss of his sense of self. Flashbacks then reveal what happens between him and Seraphina after he transforms into a grotesque winged creature. Their ‘star-crossed lovers’ story takes a completely terrifying turn, yet, the princess Seraphina displays exemplifying courage in the face of horrifying uncertainty. Darius’ sister Rowena desperately tries to find ways to help her unraveling brother, but with little success.
This was one was one hell of an macabre, dark issue, with lots of action and fantastic artwork by Abigail Jill Harding. The black-and-sketches with just the right dash of red continue to evoke a stunning gothic and eerie setting for the story, page after page. Darius’ curse is completely unleashed in this edition, and he further transforms into a massive demonic wraith with unhinged rage.
I feel this issue was nicely paced, with plenty happening—so much so that even the characters struggle to process their surroundings and the developments. Myths, legends, and tragedy are seamlessly interwoven to depict the adversities faced by the protagonist. Just when you think things are settling down, the issue ends with the promise of “far worse things to come.”
Rating: 4 on 5 star. “Parliament of Rooks” is also on Kindle Unlimited.
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