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January 26, 2026
Seraphim #1 is an ambitious debut that promises far more than it ultimately delivers — at least in this first issue. Visually, it wears its influences proudly: the art openly channels Dave McKean and Bill Sienkiewicz, with strong echoes of Kent Williams as well. The result is striking, moody, and often compelling on a purely aesthetic level.
Narratively, however, the comic struggles. Even allowing for the famously dense and experimental standards of 1990s comics, the story feels excessively convoluted and difficult to follow. Characters, motivations, and events are presented in a fragmented way that obscures rather than intrigues, making it hard to emotionally invest in what’s happening on the page.
Ironically, the introductory text and the biographical excerpts at the end of the issue do a much better job of clarifying the plot and themes than the comic itself. These supplemental materials shed welcome light on the world and characters, but they also highlight how much clearer the storytelling could have been within the main narrative.
As a first issue, Seraphim still shows potential, especially in its visual ambition and conceptual scope. For now, though, it feels like a promising idea that hasn’t yet found the right balance between style and storytelling.
Narratively, however, the comic struggles. Even allowing for the famously dense and experimental standards of 1990s comics, the story feels excessively convoluted and difficult to follow. Characters, motivations, and events are presented in a fragmented way that obscures rather than intrigues, making it hard to emotionally invest in what’s happening on the page.
Ironically, the introductory text and the biographical excerpts at the end of the issue do a much better job of clarifying the plot and themes than the comic itself. These supplemental materials shed welcome light on the world and characters, but they also highlight how much clearer the storytelling could have been within the main narrative.
As a first issue, Seraphim still shows potential, especially in its visual ambition and conceptual scope. For now, though, it feels like a promising idea that hasn’t yet found the right balance between style and storytelling.
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