Wow. Let’s not beat around the bush here. This is an awesome comic. If I could somehow capture it in a bottle and drink it, it would taste heavenly. SHOTFC rather obviously travels back hundreds of years to show us the early history of The Foot. I was fearful that it would be a lame tie in or a cash grab, as no one who reads the main series would want to miss out on details that could add to the story in the present. I needn’t have worried.
Issue 1 is just gorgeous. The style and colours fuse perfectly and really suit the time period. If is level of artwork and storytelling is maintained I’d happily buy it each month. I’m very intrigued as to how this will all tie together, but will keep my theories to myself for now. Santolouco (who can move onto the main title anytime and it would fine by me) and Burnham have crafted a fantastic tale with plenty of action and drama.
Plus there are Samurai’s and lots of sword fighting, which we all know is awesome. The last page is surprising, in a very cool way. What a great way to finish an issue; leaving me salivating at the prospect of next month’s issue. It’s not often you get to the end of a comic and your jaw drops at what just happened. SHOTFC #1 has slipped under my radar like a ninja and hit hard. That I can’t wait to read issue 2 should tell you all you need to know.
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