Vixen: Return of the Lion #1

Vixen: Return of the Lion #1

by G. Willow Wilson, Cafu (Illustrator)

On a mission against the mega-mobsters of Intergang, the Justice League makes a stunning discovery revealing the truth behind the death of Vixen's mother. Long ago, poachers were fingered in her murder, but stunning proof arrives exposing the identity of her real killer! And the man responsible is still alive, making a vicious play for power in the homeland Vixen left years ago. This groundbreaking 5-issue miniseries by rising stars G. Willow Wilson and Cafu plunges the League's animal-powered warrior into a deeply spiritual, but instantly deadly, quest for vengeance--and draws the League itself into the newest chapter of Intergang's ever-expanding race for domination.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2008

About the author

Hugo, World Fantasy and American Book Award-winning author of novels and comics, including THE BIRD KING, INVISIBLE KINGDOM, and ALIF THE UNSEEN. Co-creator of Ms Marvel. Honorary doctor of letters, Rutgers University. I accidentally started a dutch baby baking cult during quarantine. Not very active on here right now, but often found on Twitter.

Reviews

[James Staten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short

Like the art. Nice beginning, but it was too short.Mari is a little weak Looking forward to the next installment.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vixen is a minor character within the DC Universe, mainly as one of the members of the Justice League of America (JLA). DC decided to give her a six issue run to flesh out her back story. Vixen is from the fictional country of Zambesi, found on the savannah plains of Africa. After discovering she was led to believe lies about her mother's death, she returns to Zambesi to seek the truth and bring the real murderers to justice.

I loved both issues and have developed a real fondness for Vixen. Now I need to read the other four issues. Vixen's story was heartbreaking but what a strong woman she was (with and without her talisman)! And I liked that her character and powers were not just a gender swap of some male character; she was a fully developed character all of her own. The story and artwork worked together to really immerse the reader in Africa. 4 stars.

[shania · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start :)

[MatiBracchitta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este es el primer número de Vixen, una superheroína de la nueva generación de DC que forma parte de la liga de la justicia. En este caso, se entera que los asesinos de sus padres siguen vivos, por lo cual viaja a su lugar de nacimiento para buscar venganza.
Admito que no conocía para nada a este personaje hasta que leí estas páginas, y lo que más me motivó a leer este cómic es que es la primera vez que leo un cómic escrito por una mujer. Aunque solo es un dato anecdótico que no suma ni resta puntaje.
En cuanto al cómic en sí es entretenido. No me resulta, por ahora, llamativo o interesante, pero se deja leer. Los dibujos de Cafu son buenos, pero no destacan especialmente. Habrá que seguir leyendo para ver como continua la historia.

[Carly O'Connell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not familiar with this hero before reading this issue, but her story and her powers are interesting. Vixen fights with Batman, Superman, and Black Canary for justice. But when she finds a clue that the man who murdered her mother is still alive, she returns to her home country of Zambesi to avenge her past.
Vixen uses a magical necklace to help her channel the strengths of various animal spirits whose names she calls out as she attacks, from jaguar to eagle.

[Stephani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even considering that it's the first issue in a series of five, this comic book is too short. This story is cut off very abruptly. I won't read another single issue; I'm waiting until I'm ready to buy the full series.