A Special Thanks Goes Out To Dynamite Entertainment and Diamond Comics For The ARC.
Time again for another brand-new review. This time, it’s taking us back to an action-packed Saturday morning block of nostalgia! The Manhattan clan is back in a brand-new comic book adventure, thanks to a new deal with Disney and Dynamite Entertainment. Gargoyles: Here In Manhattan brings together a powerhouse creative team, the creator of Gargoyles, Greg Weisman (Young Justice, Bonkers, The Spectacular Spider-Man), and artist George Kambadais (Apocalypse Mode On, BUCKHEAD, The Black Ghost).
The Manhattan Clan has been reintroduced for a newer generation, and it finds our favorite family of Gargoyles is taking on New York, a city that is always changing, for the better, and the worse. With distractions abound, each clan member finds themselves beginning to go their separate ways, but their bonds will be put to the test as nefarious factions from all across the world attempt to steal that rarest, most precious possession… an unhatched gargoyle egg!
The important thing to remember before we start this review, this collects Issues One-Six. There have been some changes since the original television series aired, including how much the clan has grown with new members, even a new rookery for their eggs! While Goliath still leading the Manhattan Clan, Brooklyn has become the second-in-command and has a mate and two kids! Even Broadway is still courting Angela (Goliath’s daughter), and even Coldstone and Coldfire are part of the Manhattan Clan! Finally, Goliath and Elisa Maza are dating! While it is a lot to take in, but this first volume has a good pace in its story-telling and is easier for new readers to approach the series.
As the story goes, it looked tough to pick up the pieces of an iconic franchise such as Gargoyles, not to mention reintroduce them to a modern audience. Then find a point where you can assure your audience that this isn’t a reboot, lucky for us, Weisman had everything covered. It was a smart idea to have the series creator in charge of this new approach to the comic series, and this was clear to see when you began to read the first part of the story. It had a nice balance of serious tones, lighthearted moments, and suspense without falling flat. I was surprised to see the return of Thailog, Xanatos, and Elisa’s brother Derek and his clan making a surprise appearance.
Another thing that gave this a true Saturday Morning feeling was the artwork from George Kambadais. His artwork was the perfect thing that Weisman’s script needed, whether it was an emotional moment or the action sequences, the artwork was truly a callback to one of the things that made Gargoyles so memorable. It was packed with a well-picked color palette accompanied by a visual pop that would entice both new and old readers alike.
If you are a fan of Gargoyles or a fan of animation, then Gargoyles: Here In Manhattan is the book for you. You can pick up a copy of the book on March 27 at your local comic book store, or pick it up online! Your choice of in-print or digitally. Also, be sure to check out the animated series on Disney Plus! Be sure to check out my other reviews, and leave a tip in the Ko-Fi Jar!
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