Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant's Fury #1by Sheena McNeilReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Publisher
Credits Grade: 6 The third comic journey following this band of heroes. With their healer injured, the band moves though the ice and snow seeking shelter, but finds ogres instead. A Dragonborn comes to their aid and offers to guide them to the nearest town. Unbeknownst to them all, frost giants are also headed to that town ...This comic opens with a text introduction, which is wonderful for fans jumping in here. It especially helps with knowing what just happened to our heroes and why they're in the predicament they're in. It also lets readers know that the storytelling, humor, and banter in these pages will be similar to tabletop D&D experiences. I love the design of the ogres; it's fierce and strong. I also love that they speak in their own language (presented to readers in English), and the halfling's response to understanding them. I also love the design of the Dragonborn, and I'm more than a little excited to have such a character in this arc. I can't wait to see what larger role he'll play, especially after seeing the frost giant's introduction with their own icy dragon. The Halfling, Shandie, makes herself quite the focus in this issue -- loud, almost abrasive, and acting without thinking. I get that she's fierce, and I appreciate her spirit, but it's like she's taking out her frustrations on her best friend, Krydle, as a way to keep him positive, but that doesn't really seem like it should work. Then, her actions make the ogres interested in their camp rather than just noticing it, and she doesn't listen to Krydle when he tries to stop her. The upside to this is that I get the best feel for her as a character, while all the others are just kind of there. Minsc also stands out a bit thanks to his stoic nature and his "pet" Boo, a miniature giant space hamster. The fight with the ogres takes up a large part of this issue, during which the heroes get their butts kicked. The art is excellent. It feels most natural during the battle scene, while the other scenes are almost stiff, posed, or corny. The end of the issue has a character sheet for Minsc, which is a nice touch that gamers will appreciate. Written: March 13, 2017
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