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Bitter Root (Single Issues)
Bitter Root #2
An evil force stalks the streets of Harlem as Berg and Cullen face off against a deadly creature that may be more than they can handle. Meanwhile, in Mississippi, a mysterious stranger unleashes furious retribution in the name of justice. BITTER ROOT Cover As by SANFORD GREENE will be connecting through the first story arc.
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31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2018
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David F. Walker
293 books280 followersDavid F. Walker is a writer, filmmaker, and award-winning journalist. He teaches Writing For Comics at Portland State University.
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December 10, 2018
So Much More
At first blush this looks like a voodoo, demon, zombie sort of actioner. But it is way more than that. Make that evil curse the black heart of race hatred, and you're closer to the mark.
So, the actual narrative works as an action thriller and as an elegant metaphor. But beyond, or in addition to, that, each issue closes with a few academic and/or popular articles addressing art and black artists as the thinkers, propagandists, and teachers they are. The narrative-as-allegory is made explicit, but in an engaging and stimulating fashion.
Not many comic books come with their own built-in study guides, but that's partly what you get here, and it works.
(Please note that I had a chance to read a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
At first blush this looks like a voodoo, demon, zombie sort of actioner. But it is way more than that. Make that evil curse the black heart of race hatred, and you're closer to the mark.
So, the actual narrative works as an action thriller and as an elegant metaphor. But beyond, or in addition to, that, each issue closes with a few academic and/or popular articles addressing art and black artists as the thinkers, propagandists, and teachers they are. The narrative-as-allegory is made explicit, but in an engaging and stimulating fashion.
Not many comic books come with their own built-in study guides, but that's partly what you get here, and it works.
(Please note that I had a chance to read a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
December 17, 2018
I am fascinated by the world of Bitter Root. I do think that this issue was a bit lighter on character development, but it moved the plot along swiftly, and better yet? It gave us a larger glimpse of the world around us. We also got to know the antagonist a bit better, which is so perfect. An antagonist can truly make or break a series, so the more we know them the better.
They’ve done a great job of building the tension for this series, and it’s only two issues in. I can already see how desperate the situation is going to become, at least in theory. It should prove to be interesting.
They’ve done a great job of building the tension for this series, and it’s only two issues in. I can already see how desperate the situation is going to become, at least in theory. It should prove to be interesting.
January 2, 2019
Cool action, beatiful artwork and answers to some of questions we all had after the first issue!
May 21, 2019
This is such a well told story. Great visuals and fantastic action.
February 1, 2020
i'm really starting to get a feel of this and i'm into it 👀
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