Panya – The Mummy’s Curse
writer: Mike Mignola and Chris Robertson
artist: Christopher Mitten
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Writer: Clem Robbins
Publisher: dark horse comics
Publication date: April 2024
Long before BPRD, even before Hellboy, there was a girl in ancient Egypt who was cursed with beginning and ending visions. Tell the origin story in detail BPRD Mainstay Panya, mummy’s curse It tells the story of a young girl trying to understand things far beyond her control, trusting her own beliefs and seeking answers.
The ancient Egyptian setting of this comic is one of the most compelling elements for me. The show is set in a real historical period, during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, who attempted to abandon the traditional Egyptian gods in favor of a new belief system that worshiped the god Aten. This massive social upheaval is the backdrop against which the play begins, with young Panya torn between the myths and legends she loves and have been told her entire life, in stark contrast to the “new” gods revered by the Pharaoh. When disaster strikes, Parnia embarks on a journey across Egypt in search of a mysterious light that she believes will answer her mysterious visions. At its heart, this is a story about different elements of faith. Faith in yourself, faith in others, religious faith, and what happens when you lose faith. This is not a story with a particularly happy ending, especially if you know the state Panya was in during this time BPRD, But it’s a fascinating thing. It has a surprising emotional punch because Panya is so susceptible to things that are completely beyond her control, but that doesn’t stop her from trying her best, which I found very beautiful.
The four mini albums collected in this transaction were jointly planned and written by the following people: Mike Mignola and Chris Robertson. This is far from the first collaboration between the two, as Robertson has been a regular contributor to the magazine. Hellboy The universe has existed for many years, including Hellboy: Silver Lantern Club. From what I understand, Mignola focused primarily on the plot while Robertson handled the dialogue, so that will be the perspective I use for this review. Robertson’s dialogue is perfect for Hellboy It’s not hard to see why Mignola enjoys working with him so much. He handles the mythical, fantastical nature of the narrative well while still providing small-scale, intimate character moments to flesh out Panya and the world around her. The story slowly unfolds as Mignola tells the tragic story of how Panya became the living mummy and love that readers know her to be. For a moment, I almost thought this was just the beginning of a much longer story, but when the climax arrives and the story begins to reveal its true colors, it’s comic book magic at its finest, hitting the reader with the power of an eighteen-wheeler. Together, Robertson and Mignola tell an incredibly compelling story, but without that third piece of the puzzle, it wouldn’t be as effective.
Illustration by Christopher Mitten (autumn kingdom), other Hellboy A mainstay of the universe, the artwork on this book is gorgeous. The book is filled with Mitten’s beautiful artwork and includes some of the most exciting page spreads I’ve seen in a book in years. Color by Michelle Madsen Giving the book so much character and flavor, the book is bathed in the contrast of warm oranges and beiges against the deep blue of the night. The visuals are particularly striking visually, with Mitten and Madsen striking a perfect balance artistically. I’ve become a big fan of Mitten’s artwork over the past few years, and I think he’s only getting better and better. He is the book’s secret weapon, and many of the book’s beautiful and heart-wrenching moments come from how effectively Mitten’s artwork complements the storytelling.
like most given Hellboy In-universe title, you can read it on its own and still read a high-quality, engaging stand-alone story, but it works even better if you understand the context. The four issues collected here tell a complete story, with a clear conclusion, and are more effective in the trade than a single issue. The hardcover also contains various illustrations and sketches by Mitten that are incredible and provide some clues into the book’s creative process. If you want to tell a personal anecdote, read the comic while listening to the album tsar Mastodon was a great experience that I recommend.
Overall, this is a beautiful tragic story Hellboy Universe, a wonderful journey about faith with a shocking ending. It’s a great read for newcomers trying to grasp the style of storytelling in this universe, but also fleshes out fan favorites for an existing loyal fan base. This book is a fantastic reading experience with a unique and realistic setting and is well worth the read.
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