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Curse Words #1-5
Curse Words Vol. 1
A wizard has appeared in present-day New York! His name is Wizord, and he's here to save us all from dark magical forces bent on our destruction. He's the best wizard of all time! Or...he's not, and he's lying to everyone, and secretly is the dark magical force, but wants to hang out in our world for a while because it's so much nicer than the hellhole he comes from. Secrets, and spells, and talking koalas—CURSE WORDS is a gonzo dark fantasy from CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Letter 44, Star Wars) and RYAN BROWNE (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS). Collects CURSE WORDS #1-5
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2017
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Charles Soule
1,519 books1,689 followersCharles Soule is a #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist, comics author, screenwriter, musician, and lapsed attorney. He has written some of the most prominent stories of the last decade for Marvel, DC and Lucasfilm in addition to his own work, such as his comics Curse Words, Letter 44 and Undiscovered Country, and his original novels Light of the Jedi, The Endless Vessel, The Oracle Year and Anyone. He lives in New York.
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June 6, 2021
No cures.
No wars.
No love.
Curse Words is an indie-comics meets Doctor Strange and Shazam crossover in the modern world. It follows the wizard, Wizord, who has a koala sidekick named Margaret. And various villains and an arch nemesis named Sizzajee. While Soule tries to build a world and characters, the story can't get beyond its own premise of "comedic wizard in America story."
It's a silly magical romp. But the characters are just sort of there. Wizord is happy go lucky. Ruby Stitch is angry. Sizzajee is vengeful. Margaret is kind. And the big baddy wants to kill the good guys who just want to live their lives. That's pretty much it. There aren't many plot threads yet unraveled. While it was fun, nothing really pulled me in. And I'm not sure why it's even called Curse Words except that that sounds cool.
So the story is a solid 3 stars. Not bad not good. But the artwork is an easy 4. Think Skottie Young. Ryan Browne's illustrations are clean with bold lines, a quirky but realistic style. And his colors (with Michael Garland) are insane, neon and beautiful. Like Cliff Chiang / Matt Hollingsworth territory.
An okay story, I dunno, we'll see, and amazing artwork holding it up.
No wars.
No love.
Curse Words is an indie-comics meets Doctor Strange and Shazam crossover in the modern world. It follows the wizard, Wizord, who has a koala sidekick named Margaret. And various villains and an arch nemesis named Sizzajee. While Soule tries to build a world and characters, the story can't get beyond its own premise of "comedic wizard in America story."
It's a silly magical romp. But the characters are just sort of there. Wizord is happy go lucky. Ruby Stitch is angry. Sizzajee is vengeful. Margaret is kind. And the big baddy wants to kill the good guys who just want to live their lives. That's pretty much it. There aren't many plot threads yet unraveled. While it was fun, nothing really pulled me in. And I'm not sure why it's even called Curse Words except that that sounds cool.
So the story is a solid 3 stars. Not bad not good. But the artwork is an easy 4. Think Skottie Young. Ryan Browne's illustrations are clean with bold lines, a quirky but realistic style. And his colors (with Michael Garland) are insane, neon and beautiful. Like Cliff Chiang / Matt Hollingsworth territory.
An okay story, I dunno, we'll see, and amazing artwork holding it up.
October 20, 2017
Think, if Saruman came to present day earth and decided he really liked it here and wanted to turn over a new leaf and basically just wanted to kick back and chill instead of being such an evil mother fucker.
That's what Curse Words is.
Mostly.
Kinda.
Sorta.
Fine. I'm just high.
There's a talking koala bear named Margaret and a whole bunch of not very nice Wizards. The story takes place on our present day earth as well as some other place called Hole World (Where the not so nice Wizards are coming from).
That about sums it up. The art pops and the color is particularly well done. The arc ends with a nice little wtf cliffhanger and I will most definitely be carrying along with the series to find out what happens.
I mean c'mon...its got magic and Wizards fighting each other. That's cool, right?
Did I mention the talking Koala bear?
That's what Curse Words is.
Mostly.
Kinda.
Sorta.
Fine. I'm just high.
There's a talking koala bear named Margaret and a whole bunch of not very nice Wizards. The story takes place on our present day earth as well as some other place called Hole World (Where the not so nice Wizards are coming from).
That about sums it up. The art pops and the color is particularly well done. The arc ends with a nice little wtf cliffhanger and I will most definitely be carrying along with the series to find out what happens.
I mean c'mon...its got magic and Wizards fighting each other. That's cool, right?
Did I mention the talking Koala bear?
May 27, 2020
Wizord is sent to earth to craft a spell and destroy our world. Over the days it takes him to cast the spell, he decides he likes it here and decides to stay. He was one bad mofo in his home world but here he and his koala familiar Margaret #TeamMargaret are beloved, becoming celebrities. Now he has to protect the earth from Simmajee and his minions.
Soule needs to quit all the mediocre comics he is writing for Marvel and get back to his own pursuits. This and Letter 44 are far superior to things like his ho-hum Daredevil run. It's a somewhat irreverent, sometime silly take on wizards and magic. Ryan Browne is the perfect complement to the book. He's very good at drawing old school grounded art with fantastical elements. The colors are vibrant and gorgeous. Oh, and did I mention Margaret, Wizord's koala!?
Soule needs to quit all the mediocre comics he is writing for Marvel and get back to his own pursuits. This and Letter 44 are far superior to things like his ho-hum Daredevil run. It's a somewhat irreverent, sometime silly take on wizards and magic. Ryan Browne is the perfect complement to the book. He's very good at drawing old school grounded art with fantastical elements. The colors are vibrant and gorgeous. Oh, and did I mention Margaret, Wizord's koala!?
October 22, 2017
Am I missing something? Why is it called Curse Words?
Anyway this is about a dude called Wizord and he's going around doing his magic thing. Not that fake shit you see on TV, he actually has magic. However, soon into the book he's attacked and then murderers his attacker in front of a bunch of people. He then tries to hide it, which leads to some twist and turns, and eventually someone hunting him down and turning into a big brawl.
Good: I enjoy the art, its very colorful and bright. I also enjoyed the main character and his interaction with everyone. He's selfish but at times you understand his way because of who he was and where he came from. I also enjoyed the pacing as it was very quick and wasted very little time with exposition.
Bad: The side characters in here weren't very interesting. I also thought it was trying to be a little too funny when it wasn't clicking. I dunno, least for me.
Overall the comic is good just not great. Maybe I let hype get to me. Maybe I'm just not into magic? Either way it's solid fun time but nothing mindblowing. A nice 3/5 for good magical fun!
Anyway this is about a dude called Wizord and he's going around doing his magic thing. Not that fake shit you see on TV, he actually has magic. However, soon into the book he's attacked and then murderers his attacker in front of a bunch of people. He then tries to hide it, which leads to some twist and turns, and eventually someone hunting him down and turning into a big brawl.
Good: I enjoy the art, its very colorful and bright. I also enjoyed the main character and his interaction with everyone. He's selfish but at times you understand his way because of who he was and where he came from. I also enjoyed the pacing as it was very quick and wasted very little time with exposition.
Bad: The side characters in here weren't very interesting. I also thought it was trying to be a little too funny when it wasn't clicking. I dunno, least for me.
Overall the comic is good just not great. Maybe I let hype get to me. Maybe I'm just not into magic? Either way it's solid fun time but nothing mindblowing. A nice 3/5 for good magical fun!
January 10, 2023
Bullet Review:
Well, now, I'll be! Firstly, I forgot I even read this, and secondly, like with Monstress, this time around, I really enjoyed this - hell, loved this! I was debating 4 and 5 stars, so I'm just gonna give it the 5 stars.
This isn't serious. No matter how you slice it, it's pretty goofy - almost like a fantasy Ghostbusters with our even Zacques Interpol agent. But this is a GREAT example of how when you read something definitely impacts your enjoyment. Last time I read this, I couldn't get into it - this time, I totally loved it.
On to volume 2!
Old Review:
If I had one tip for reading this, it would be, "Don't read this after something super serious!"
This is a fun, super light-hearted affair. Fun, colorful artwork, the story and characters don't take themselves too seriously. Basically it's a good fluffy read to blow 30 minutes.
Well, now, I'll be! Firstly, I forgot I even read this, and secondly, like with Monstress, this time around, I really enjoyed this - hell, loved this! I was debating 4 and 5 stars, so I'm just gonna give it the 5 stars.
This isn't serious. No matter how you slice it, it's pretty goofy - almost like a fantasy Ghostbusters with our even Zacques Interpol agent. But this is a GREAT example of how when you read something definitely impacts your enjoyment. Last time I read this, I couldn't get into it - this time, I totally loved it.
On to volume 2!
Old Review:
If I had one tip for reading this, it would be, "Don't read this after something super serious!"
This is a fun, super light-hearted affair. Fun, colorful artwork, the story and characters don't take themselves too seriously. Basically it's a good fluffy read to blow 30 minutes.
July 25, 2017
This was a pretty funny first volume to what I hope continues to be a ridiculous series full of mishaps and debauchery. I'll definitely be reading as the volumes come out. For the title being curse words, it has very little if any actual curse words though.
May 25, 2018
An evil wizard named Wizord with his koala Margaret arrive on earth and realise they can use magic to help people of earth. Other villains/wizards come to earth to hunt him down. This is so weirdly obscure Im not sure this review does it justice. The artwork is great with some epic fight scenes. The humour is good but having read alot of UF, Ive seen it used better. The overall plot isnt overly original but its fun. Going to give vol 2 a go.
May 21, 2020
Curse words follows a story as old as time, ‘bad guy goes good, bad guys want to take good guy out’. But, the awesome art style and the personality of the characters elevate this higher than just being a ‘trope’
Wizord is an easy character to like, he’s a wizard with a bad attitude, like a younger, grumpier Gandalf - and that makes it entertaining. The first volume starts fast and for the most part keeps up the pace throughout the 5 issues contained. Wizord starts a wizard for hire business which was an amusing side story with the main story having him hunted by his master from another realm.
The only reason this wasn’t rated higher for me, is that there is still a lot of mystery, a lot of build up to the next volumes that prevent this being great on its own. We get introduced to a lot of characters but we get no real backstory for any of them other than a small amount for Wizord. It’s definitely a book to draw you in, make you want to find out more about the evil forces hunting wizord, but it’s more of a prelude of what’s to come than anything meaningful just yet
Wizord is an easy character to like, he’s a wizard with a bad attitude, like a younger, grumpier Gandalf - and that makes it entertaining. The first volume starts fast and for the most part keeps up the pace throughout the 5 issues contained. Wizord starts a wizard for hire business which was an amusing side story with the main story having him hunted by his master from another realm.
The only reason this wasn’t rated higher for me, is that there is still a lot of mystery, a lot of build up to the next volumes that prevent this being great on its own. We get introduced to a lot of characters but we get no real backstory for any of them other than a small amount for Wizord. It’s definitely a book to draw you in, make you want to find out more about the evil forces hunting wizord, but it’s more of a prelude of what’s to come than anything meaningful just yet
September 5, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review
Ok I will admit that I wasn't expecting much from this title when I picked it up. I mean ...he's a wizard ...named Wizord. He's from another world! He's got a staff and a ridiculous beard! Basically the only female character in the whole book is his ex-girlfriend! But it looked like it might be entertaining so I picked it up and was actually pleasantly surprised. I actually really liked Wizord [even though he does some pretty messed up stuff in the name of trying to help] and Margaret was great [#TeamMargaret lol], but what I really liked was the new 'magic' system that was introduced in the last few issues where Wizord has to visit places of cultural significance or where there is a lot of 'belief' in order to recharge his magic. It reminded me a lot of American Gods [but without just being a straight rip-off] so I'm definitely interested to see where that goes. The storyline looks pretty ridiculous on the surface but I think it's actually laying the groundwork for some pretty intense stuff coming up.
Ok I will admit that I wasn't expecting much from this title when I picked it up. I mean ...he's a wizard ...named Wizord. He's from another world! He's got a staff and a ridiculous beard! Basically the only female character in the whole book is his ex-girlfriend! But it looked like it might be entertaining so I picked it up and was actually pleasantly surprised. I actually really liked Wizord [even though he does some pretty messed up stuff in the name of trying to help] and Margaret was great [#TeamMargaret lol], but what I really liked was the new 'magic' system that was introduced in the last few issues where Wizord has to visit places of cultural significance or where there is a lot of 'belief' in order to recharge his magic. It reminded me a lot of American Gods [but without just being a straight rip-off] so I'm definitely interested to see where that goes. The storyline looks pretty ridiculous on the surface but I think it's actually laying the groundwork for some pretty intense stuff coming up.
February 27, 2018
Trying a new review format to kickstart me again:
Plot – Wizord (he’s a wizard – do you get it?) was sent to destroy the earth, but turns out he likes it! But his old boss doesn’t like that he likes it, and opens a can of henchmage on him….
Characters – Wizord and his sidekick koala Margaret. Margaret seems to be Wizord’s tour guide to earth. Neither is super developed: ths title is more about situations than characters.
Writing – Light, like a fantasy sitcom. It feels like it’s trying to be cool, and lands in tolerable country.
Originality – nope.
Artwork – Didn’t like the hard lines, or mismatched eyelines, and some of the faces made me stop to look at what was wrong with them. The colors are amazing though.
Mood/Tone – Tone is light, like a summer blockbuster movie. I think the mood is intended to be cool, but as above feels like it is trying too hard?
Could be an fun series if it finds its groove. Willing to give another volume a try.
Plot – Wizord (he’s a wizard – do you get it?) was sent to destroy the earth, but turns out he likes it! But his old boss doesn’t like that he likes it, and opens a can of henchmage on him….
Characters – Wizord and his sidekick koala Margaret. Margaret seems to be Wizord’s tour guide to earth. Neither is super developed: ths title is more about situations than characters.
Writing – Light, like a fantasy sitcom. It feels like it’s trying to be cool, and lands in tolerable country.
Originality – nope.
Artwork – Didn’t like the hard lines, or mismatched eyelines, and some of the faces made me stop to look at what was wrong with them. The colors are amazing though.
Mood/Tone – Tone is light, like a summer blockbuster movie. I think the mood is intended to be cool, but as above feels like it is trying too hard?
Could be an fun series if it finds its groove. Willing to give another volume a try.
February 2, 2019
Silly book. I like silly! But this silliness just seems mediocre. It's still an ok book, just not great. The art is nice and the colors display nice cartoony vibrancy. There was a small amount non-standard panel lay out that was both cool and a bit confusing at times. Overall, I give this book 3 koala bears.
February 12, 2023
A lot of fun, magic and an alternate universe mix.
August 12, 2017
What happens when an evil wizard (not Wizzard) named Wizord (no first name) lands in NYC to meet up with his rat familiar(?) Margaret?
Turn Margaret into a kola (#teammargaret) or if the situation calls for it, something else (#notmymargaret).
And become one of the good guys. Sort of.
Wizord ends up in NYC to do a dark deed for his boss, but he discovers there such a thing as freedom and he likes it. So, he decides to become a good guy. In other words, he is trying to change from the evil bastard he was. Lucky for him, he has Margaret, who may be something more than a familiar (#teammargaret) but who is definitely smarter than he is.
Wizord is also hot. It is important to note this. He is hot.
He also grants wishes, like the Genie in Aladdin he does have the three no go areas. He also finds loopholes.
He’s just not sure how good guys deal with certain problems, such as what to do with witnesses.
But he muddles though.
In many ways, this book reminds me a little of I Hate Fairyland, comedy, but there is also an underlying seriousness to it. How does one define magic, how does magic work, what makes us who we are.
The artwork is excellent. Margaret might be a cute kola bear (#teammargaret), but she is a real kola bear, not a stuffed animal. And the cost and ramifications of the magic spells upon surrounding people are brought home. Cost is dealt with. It’s quite a nice comic. In many ways, it takes the best of Dresden and plays with it in a totally different way.
Turn Margaret into a kola (#teammargaret) or if the situation calls for it, something else (#notmymargaret).
And become one of the good guys. Sort of.
Wizord ends up in NYC to do a dark deed for his boss, but he discovers there such a thing as freedom and he likes it. So, he decides to become a good guy. In other words, he is trying to change from the evil bastard he was. Lucky for him, he has Margaret, who may be something more than a familiar (#teammargaret) but who is definitely smarter than he is.
Wizord is also hot. It is important to note this. He is hot.
He also grants wishes, like the Genie in Aladdin he does have the three no go areas. He also finds loopholes.
He’s just not sure how good guys deal with certain problems, such as what to do with witnesses.
But he muddles though.
In many ways, this book reminds me a little of I Hate Fairyland, comedy, but there is also an underlying seriousness to it. How does one define magic, how does magic work, what makes us who we are.
The artwork is excellent. Margaret might be a cute kola bear (#teammargaret), but she is a real kola bear, not a stuffed animal. And the cost and ramifications of the magic spells upon surrounding people are brought home. Cost is dealt with. It’s quite a nice comic. In many ways, it takes the best of Dresden and plays with it in a totally different way.
December 28, 2017
Curse Words was different. That is neither a compliment nor an insult. It's the story of a mage named "Wizord". He comes to our plane of existence and decides he's going to be a hero. His former master, Sizzajee, sends his ex-girlfriend to take him out.
That is the gist of the story. The art work is ok and the story itself is Ok. Watch Wizord and his pet Koala fight off evil mages. If that doesn't sound appealing then you won't miss anything by taking a pass on this story. If this sounds interesting, then you will not be too disappointed in this story. It is the epitome of a two star rating. I read it, shrugged and decided I wouldn't be reading any more of this series. But that is just me. I'm sure there is someone out there that liked this more than I did. Feel free to read their review. 2 Stars.
That is the gist of the story. The art work is ok and the story itself is Ok. Watch Wizord and his pet Koala fight off evil mages. If that doesn't sound appealing then you won't miss anything by taking a pass on this story. If this sounds interesting, then you will not be too disappointed in this story. It is the epitome of a two star rating. I read it, shrugged and decided I wouldn't be reading any more of this series. But that is just me. I'm sure there is someone out there that liked this more than I did. Feel free to read their review. 2 Stars.
August 9, 2017
A little dude-bro-y, but fun in an action movie kind of way.
December 24, 2017
I’ll keep it short and simple. Okay story and amazing art work. I plan on reading vol. 2.
February 26, 2018
This is dumb and wonderful.
August 3, 2017
So, a super-powerful wizard named Wizord with a magical beard comes to modern day New York along with his talking koala in order to destroy the world. Instead, he decides that he likes New York and wants to live there. There are some wacky evil wizards back in the world he came from, lots of absurd hijinks, and a truly funny battle in Paris involving the Eiffel Tower.
This is "Curse Words" and it's one of the most delightfully absurd things I've read in quite a while. Now, I'll admit that I've got a particular sense of humor, but this really is worth reading. The dialogue has some unexpected moments - rejecting the more archaic speech that wizards often used in fantasy and thereby feeding into the lighthearted tone of this volume. The art as well is excellent - colorful, manic, and fun to look at.
I can usually appreciate a story that just goes for it and embraces its weirdness, and that's one of the strengths of "Curse Words." Plopping a wizard in the middle of New York - the story touches on magical battles, obnoxious uses of magic, and online fandoms - all of which are based out of a fantastic occurrence, but which, at their cores, feel touch on trends visible even today.
And in the midst of all the wacky fun, Wizord's story delves into questions of belonging, identity, and finding magic in the world around us.
"Curse Words" is absurd, but with intention. It's epic in scope, but focused. It's got heart. But mostly, it's great fun to read. I found myself laughing consistently throughout. It's not a perfect volume, but what it does - it does well. Read it. I doubt you've seen much quite like this before, and I guarantee you won't be bored.
This is "Curse Words" and it's one of the most delightfully absurd things I've read in quite a while. Now, I'll admit that I've got a particular sense of humor, but this really is worth reading. The dialogue has some unexpected moments - rejecting the more archaic speech that wizards often used in fantasy and thereby feeding into the lighthearted tone of this volume. The art as well is excellent - colorful, manic, and fun to look at.
I can usually appreciate a story that just goes for it and embraces its weirdness, and that's one of the strengths of "Curse Words." Plopping a wizard in the middle of New York - the story touches on magical battles, obnoxious uses of magic, and online fandoms - all of which are based out of a fantastic occurrence, but which, at their cores, feel touch on trends visible even today.
And in the midst of all the wacky fun, Wizord's story delves into questions of belonging, identity, and finding magic in the world around us.
"Curse Words" is absurd, but with intention. It's epic in scope, but focused. It's got heart. But mostly, it's great fun to read. I found myself laughing consistently throughout. It's not a perfect volume, but what it does - it does well. Read it. I doubt you've seen much quite like this before, and I guarantee you won't be bored.
August 8, 2017
Curse Words didn't need to be genius, but it's genius. The pairing of Soule and Browne is lightning in a bottle, and the result is something much grander than you're likely to be expecting. It's all fun and games, with out of this world scenarios and clever, punchy dialogue, but Curse Words amounts to much more than a novelty act, with truly incredible world building happening all around. Curse Words is one of the most compelling initial volumes of a series I've read in years, and I strongly advise you to read this magical and exhilarating book. But bring your sense of humor, you'll be totally lost without it.
April 24, 2018
There is some interesting stuff going on here. There is definitely a larger mythos in this book that I hope gets explored more as the series continues.
The art and coloring are awesome. It's interesting to see the mudune of the real world being played the visuals of the Magic world. It's also always fun to see people fight each other where one character hurls light blue and the other bright pink.
I'm pretty interested in what happens next and can see myself picking up future volumes.
The art and coloring are awesome. It's interesting to see the mudune of the real world being played the visuals of the Magic world. It's also always fun to see people fight each other where one character hurls light blue and the other bright pink.
I'm pretty interested in what happens next and can see myself picking up future volumes.
September 20, 2017
An interesting concept, but far to much is left unexplained at the beginning and at the end for it to be really enjoyable.
February 14, 2022
The worst thing I've read that's been published by Image Comics, an otherwise bastion of quality. Trite, unamusing and uninspiring.
April 3, 2020
Wow. My local comic book shop owner had recommended Curse Words a few times to me, and I did enjoy Soule's writing on Death of X and Darth Vader (but not so much his Death of Wolverine or Return of Wolverine arcs).
This was a blast! A bit silly, over the top in so many glorious ways, but FUN! I loved the characters, I loved the paper thin storybook reasoning for most actions, and I loved the dialogue. The artwork by Browne was equally over the top and used a bright color palette that fit the story and action perfectly.
Wizord, a wizard who came to our world to destroy it, but decides that he likes it here and stays - world intact - only to have other wizards come after him in an attempt to complete his original task. Explosions and hilarity ensue.
Definitely worth picking up and reading for a bit of escapism.
This was a blast! A bit silly, over the top in so many glorious ways, but FUN! I loved the characters, I loved the paper thin storybook reasoning for most actions, and I loved the dialogue. The artwork by Browne was equally over the top and used a bright color palette that fit the story and action perfectly.
Wizord, a wizard who came to our world to destroy it, but decides that he likes it here and stays - world intact - only to have other wizards come after him in an attempt to complete his original task. Explosions and hilarity ensue.
Definitely worth picking up and reading for a bit of escapism.
April 8, 2020
This is one of those books that is absolutely unapologetic: if you want magic users in the modern world, making a mess of everything in spectacular action sequences and plenty of social miscues, this book absolutely nails that niche.
There's a bit more to it than that; there's are a number of questions about redemption and the nature of good and do the ends justify the means, but they're surrounded by a talking koala, a fake beard, and an over-the-top villain who looms over the whole story without ever directly coming into conflict with our protagonist. There's a lot of funny moments, the artwork is good throughout, and it's just fun, although occasionally filthy (language, especially). I've appreciated Soule's works in a lot of other people's universes, so it's good to see how much fun he can have in his own worlds.
There's a bit more to it than that; there's are a number of questions about redemption and the nature of good and do the ends justify the means, but they're surrounded by a talking koala, a fake beard, and an over-the-top villain who looms over the whole story without ever directly coming into conflict with our protagonist. There's a lot of funny moments, the artwork is good throughout, and it's just fun, although occasionally filthy (language, especially). I've appreciated Soule's works in a lot of other people's universes, so it's good to see how much fun he can have in his own worlds.
March 28, 2018
A very fun comic about an evil wizard that comes to earth to destroy it, but sees how peaceful it is and decides to stay and help as a wizard for hire. He gets into all kinds of over the top shenanigans and it's just a whole lot of silly fun. Charles Soule has a great sense of humor and he uses the premise for some really playful concepts that you'd never see anywhere else. Ryan Browne on art is amazing, and the colors especially are popping. If you want to read a funny, entertaining, and surprisingly creative comic, look no further. Great palette cleanser from more serious and dense books, but just as good.
April 3, 2018
Disclaimer: I am not a comic aficionado. I didn’t read my first comic book/graphic novel until I joined Litsy two years ago, so I’m a really bad judge of what makes a good comic. I can tell you that for a relative newbie to the genre, there were several pages that were difficult to follow and that was frustrating. I did not like the art style and am not sure I cared all the much for the story. The #TeamMargaret gag was amusing, especially when we got to #NotMyMargaret, but overall, I was unimpressed. I will not be picking up the second volume.
April 20, 2018
3.5 Stars
Curse Words is one of the weirdest comics I’ve read lately and unlike so many others it kind of works.
Our main character is Wizord, a powerful….wizard, who finds himself trying to become the protector of our world. There is magic, a talking koala, and lots of really bizarre side characters. I’ll be honest and say half of the time I was wondering what the hell I was reading, as it has quirk in excess, but I really enjoyed the humor and the whole ‘magic at a cost’ theme that keeps popping up. Margaret, the talking koala mentioned previously, is probably my favorite though. She’s the voice of reason for Wizord, something I sorely need sometimes, and also she’s a koala…so it’s not like any other character stood a chance at being my favorite. I’m biased towards talking animals.
The story itself is quite good even with all the weird curve balls and world building. I’m all for stories about characters trying to defy the odds and change who they are, especially if those stories include all the ways they can mess up. Wizord messes up in big ways and he only realizes it about half of the time. This volume ends with several revelations and a new direction for a secondary character, and I have to say I am really curious to see how it goes.
The art is colorful and detailed, and really fits the odd mix of serious and quirky.
Overall while I’m still on the fence of how I feel about it exactly, I do think it works. It’s not going to win any awards for being incredibly deep or life-changing, but it’s fun. It’s the perfect read for a day when you need a dose of the weird. I’ll definitely be finding a copy of the second copy when I can.
Curse Words is one of the weirdest comics I’ve read lately and unlike so many others it kind of works.
Our main character is Wizord, a powerful….wizard, who finds himself trying to become the protector of our world. There is magic, a talking koala, and lots of really bizarre side characters. I’ll be honest and say half of the time I was wondering what the hell I was reading, as it has quirk in excess, but I really enjoyed the humor and the whole ‘magic at a cost’ theme that keeps popping up. Margaret, the talking koala mentioned previously, is probably my favorite though. She’s the voice of reason for Wizord, something I sorely need sometimes, and also she’s a koala…so it’s not like any other character stood a chance at being my favorite. I’m biased towards talking animals.
The story itself is quite good even with all the weird curve balls and world building. I’m all for stories about characters trying to defy the odds and change who they are, especially if those stories include all the ways they can mess up. Wizord messes up in big ways and he only realizes it about half of the time. This volume ends with several revelations and a new direction for a secondary character, and I have to say I am really curious to see how it goes.
The art is colorful and detailed, and really fits the odd mix of serious and quirky.
Overall while I’m still on the fence of how I feel about it exactly, I do think it works. It’s not going to win any awards for being incredibly deep or life-changing, but it’s fun. It’s the perfect read for a day when you need a dose of the weird. I’ll definitely be finding a copy of the second copy when I can.
October 26, 2017
When I finished the first issue in this book I didn't feel too attached to it but after the next one I was hooked. This series has a ton of great things about it. The art is fantastic, the story is fresh, it has a great blend of fantasy and comedy, and the pace is fantastic (at least after issue one). I think my favorite thing about this series so far is that it doesn't take itself to seriously and I think that's what really puts it over the top. I'm really looking forward to the next volume! Oh, and if you're into koalas this book is a must read.
February 9, 2018
The test of a truly good book is whether it makes you inadvertently (and surprisingly) make noises. Whether that's a chuckle, or a gasp, or a sob - that's the sign of a good book. This one gave me giggles, and I can look at Ryan Andrew's candy-coated artwork all damn day. Not to mention Daddy Wizord's Most Interesting Magician in the World look. Not least of which: #teammargaret
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