mnemo


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Posted: July 24 2004,19:18 |
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I can totally understand what you're saying, Dook. I haven't read the new issue yet, because Kabuki is one of those comics that's best read straight through without waiting bi-monthly for the next chapter-- I usually wait until I have at least 4 issues in hand before beginning to read the arc-- but I do know what you mean because I've read all the past Kabuki books.
As the Kabuki series was released through the years, many of the arcs had their own unique flavor while still being very poetic at the same time. The first series, Circle of Blood, was done in black and white pencils and inks and had lots of action to break up the drama. The Masks of The Noh focused on various characters done in black and white by various artists. Dreams, Skin Deep, and Metamorphosis were done in color using a mixed media/collage art style (pencils, inks, paints, digital enhancements,etc.) and were much more deeper and introspective with each series. While the last series, Scarab, was done in a slick black and white manga style by Rick Mays. I was hoping that The Alchemy would be another step in the evolution of Kabuki with a newer artistic style, but I think Mack has grown comfortable with his mixed media/collage approach and may sustain that style for a while longer. It would be cool to see Mack do a Kabuki comic in traditional pencils and inks again, but in color this time.
I do at least hope that Mack will bring back a little more of the action quotient that was lacking in most of the later Kabuki stories. I love the beauty of his poetic prose, and the deep intelligence that goes into each story, but once in a while it's great to have an action sequence to give some contrast. Plus, I really like all the heavy emotional and philosophical stuff, but I'd like to see a little more darkness and some of the disturbing and suspenseful elements that helped shape the series in the beginning.
Mack, if you're reading this, can you comment on it? Thanks.
-Mnemo
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