Cloudia & Rex #1

Cloudia & Rex (issues)

by Ulises Fariñas, Erik Freitas (Contributor)

A lushly rendered supernatural fantasy that follows two girls and their mother who find themselves in the middle of a vast, supernatural exodus. On their journey Cloudia is bestowed the powers of hundreds of different gods, but even those don't help her come to terms with the death of her father.

Genres: Graphic Novels Comics

Comic

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[The Sapphic Nerd · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't really know what to expect with this series, but I'm a sucker for mythology so I gave it a try. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. I like the concept of including various religious pantheons and mythologies as part of the world, of some of them fleeing to the mortal realm and needing the help of a normal girl, but the writing isn't as effective as I'd hoped. Cloudia is kind of a brat and I'm hoping she changes over the course of the series.

As for the art, I really like the use of colour. The lines are a tad on the messy side but I wouldn't call it ugly. Just different.

Different is the key word here. I'm interested enough to see what happens next, and hopefully it improves. If not, it'll be a waste of good potential.

[Hilary · Rating 2 out of 5]

The concept was great, but it felt poorly executed. Cloudia was not a likable character, which might be intentional, and there was nothing that caught my interest enough to make me want to pick up the second issue.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a sucker for mythology!
Can't wait to see what comes next!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no idea how this book escaped me but what a gorgeous concept. Old gods, bratty teenagers, sign me the fuck up