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Katana: The Pirates of Moon Lake
A little girl is sentenced to death but survives deep inside the Magic Wood of the Valokaan Empire.
A name of a sword becomes her name - Katana.
Raised by mystical creatures, she dives into the world of humankind and reveals what it takes to seek her origin.
A name of a sword becomes her name - Katana.
Raised by mystical creatures, she dives into the world of humankind and reveals what it takes to seek her origin.
56 pages, Paperback
Published April 12, 2021
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March 26, 2021
This is a fantastic start of a fantasy adventure!
You have all of the trappings and goings-on of such: a giant wolf companion, a bard companion (not also a wolf, unfortunately, but hey), a protagonist with courage and martial prowess.
Although the heroine is not prone to internal dialogs or deep thought (at the moment at least), I do like her - especially in such a setting.
Her upbringing explains her behavior - she was raised by sylvan creatures (elves perhaps?), a scholar (taught her magic!) and a badass orc - looks like a ranger - taught her martial arts.
Speaking of the orc mentor, he really looks like a very interesting figure who I would like to see in the upcoming issues.
In this first issue there are fight aplenty, as well as some world-building, but just the right amount for me - some name-dropping and generally giving you some guidelines plus questions that are left unanswered for now (like where did the demons come from? Are they a common sight?)
The issue ends with the promise of a great heroic destiny and a prophecy at the center of which is our determined protagonist, who like us, the readers, is yet to explore the world with all of its dangers, mysteries and interesting characters.
You have all of the trappings and goings-on of such: a giant wolf companion, a bard companion (not also a wolf, unfortunately, but hey), a protagonist with courage and martial prowess.
Although the heroine is not prone to internal dialogs or deep thought (at the moment at least), I do like her - especially in such a setting.
Her upbringing explains her behavior - she was raised by sylvan creatures (elves perhaps?), a scholar (taught her magic!) and a badass orc - looks like a ranger - taught her martial arts.
Speaking of the orc mentor, he really looks like a very interesting figure who I would like to see in the upcoming issues.
In this first issue there are fight aplenty, as well as some world-building, but just the right amount for me - some name-dropping and generally giving you some guidelines plus questions that are left unanswered for now (like where did the demons come from? Are they a common sight?)
The issue ends with the promise of a great heroic destiny and a prophecy at the center of which is our determined protagonist, who like us, the readers, is yet to explore the world with all of its dangers, mysteries and interesting characters.
October 29, 2021
Феноменален арт!
Историята започва доста обещаващо, но някак имаше места дето нещата се случват твърде бързо. Очакваме втората част!
Историята започва доста обещаващо, но някак имаше места дето нещата се случват твърде бързо. Очакваме втората част!
October 26, 2022
The Pirates of Moon Lake, the first graphic novel in the Katana series, is a fine and rather intriguing beginning, showing plenty of promise for old-school fantasy fans. Author Miroslav Petrov has written a solid introductory adventure for the titular sword-wielding character, efficiently explaining her backstory and noting her seclusion within a forest, presenting a solid companion to introduce her (and us) to the world beyond, and eventually hinting at a greater storyline where her stolen inheritance will be recovered.
Illustrator Veselin Chakarov has produced some sublime black & white artwork, produced in a detailed style that reminds me of the excellent The Savage Sword of Conan comics, and others of a similar vein, from the ’70s and ’80s. His static panels and action scenes both deliver much to enjoy, and his representations of Katana and the other key characters are almost always outstanding, maintaining their individual qualities from every angle.
This first storyline is a simple tale of courage and empowerment, featuring nice pacing, a good supporting cast of troubled villagers in need of aid, and dynamic fight scenes. Unfortunately, the translated text required better scrutiny, as several structural and punctuation errors remain, spoiling an otherwise fine publication. I plan to read the second book very soon, and am already looking forward to reading further adventures in the series from this talented creative team.
Illustrator Veselin Chakarov has produced some sublime black & white artwork, produced in a detailed style that reminds me of the excellent The Savage Sword of Conan comics, and others of a similar vein, from the ’70s and ’80s. His static panels and action scenes both deliver much to enjoy, and his representations of Katana and the other key characters are almost always outstanding, maintaining their individual qualities from every angle.
This first storyline is a simple tale of courage and empowerment, featuring nice pacing, a good supporting cast of troubled villagers in need of aid, and dynamic fight scenes. Unfortunately, the translated text required better scrutiny, as several structural and punctuation errors remain, spoiling an otherwise fine publication. I plan to read the second book very soon, and am already looking forward to reading further adventures in the series from this talented creative team.
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