3Keys

by David Messina

Writer/artist David Messina (Han Solo) invites you to explore the mysterious world of 3Keys.
Did the inhabitants of another dimension flee into our reality in order to save themselves from
the terrible wrath of the Great Old Ones… or to help prepare us for a final, devastating
invasion?
And what if humanity's only chances against these Great Old Ones are an impetuous,
mischievous young woman and her sardonic, furry and surprisingly violent mentor? All
questions are asked and answered in this epic, apocalyptic adventure!   Collects 3Keys #1 - #5

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Comics

180 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2023

About the author

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Per il giornalista sportivo vedasi David Messina

David Messina è un fumettista e insegnante di fumetti italiano.
(source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has the young woman who spouts snarky dialogue while killing supernatural threats become an official cliche'?

Yes.

That doesn't mean an entertaining story can't be told. Noah is the young woman, and hey she works in a comic book shop (which leads to poking fun at a couple of comic book shop tropes). And, she is part of a group where woman wield obnoxiously oversized weapons (like in some Japanese anime) while being trained and teamed with a walking upright, and talking white tiger.

The story isn't all that memorable, but the story is quick paced and Messina makes it fun to see where Noah and Theon (student and trainer) go in trying to save people.

[Valerio Pastore · Rating 5 out of 5]

LA GODURIA
Disegnata e sviluppata come uno storyboard, incredibilmente cinematica e ben caratterizzata. Nei soli 5 episodi di questa miniserie c'è TUTTO quello che basta per un dark urban fantasy coi fiocchi -Chtulhu esiste e ci viene addosso attraverso gli incubi, e sta ad un trio di ragazze cazzutissime ed i loro felini mentori di proteggerci!
Bel ritmo, buon worldbuilding, e tratti puliti, senza giochi di chine, quasi cartuneschi, che riescono semmai ad evidenziare l'orrore e lo splatter. La chimica tra i due protagonisti è perfetta!

[Paul Allard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and sexy horror / hero comic series.

Noah and Theon are fighting to keep horrific monsters at bay in this comic series. With Lovecraftian creatures to battle, the 3 keys are massive weapons used to fight. It’s nicely illustrated and the characters are reasonably interesting. Overall it’s a good read and worth a look. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the art and thought the story was a cool concept. But some parts were a little confusing and others felt rushed. Maybe having some background in the Cthulhu myths would have helped since there seems to be some foundation in them.

[Logan Polk · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well illustrated with an interesting concept but ultimately made zero sense because I’m not well versed in Lovecraft.

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly, just OK. The pacing was a bit weird, and some of the plot just felt very sudden.

[MrCervero · Rating 1 out of 5]

Historia y personajes planos con los que no empatizas. El número 3 parece contar algo, pero es humo, no cuenta nada y lo que intenta lo hace mal. Penoso.

El dibujo no me gusta. Muy plástico y estético, que puede estar bien para portadas, pero el comic parece una colección de pegatinas estilo webtoon. Con la narración y escenas de acción aún peor.

NO recomendado. Muy malo. 1/10

Edición: Cartoné que no incluye ni las portadas. Con una traducción malísima, y una rotulación deleznable.

Un saludo.

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