“The Elixir: Preview” By Jason Chiu & Alex De-Gruchy & Ada Zhu Review

The race is on for a princess, a liar, a knight and an assassin; all of which are after the same the Elixir of Eternity, A single draught that will grant everlasting life. Only one of them will get it. There are twists, double-dealings, betrayals and no small amount of dry comedy in this well-crafted adventure story.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

I need to admit that I really liked this preview of the full comic book. Because the world this preview presents us has mystery, adventure and have good characters at the same time. And thats a secret that always works on me when it comes to my choices of entertainment.

The narrative in this one is very effective hooking our attention and making us interested in both the plot and the characters in this one.

The plot in this one revolve around a unique premise in this one. The plot in this one in a way  blends elements of fantasy and science fiction and because of this, this preview (and hopefully the full comic book as well) is able to create an immersive universe where the elixir of life holds immense power and peril.

The plot in this one, develops a rich lore, providing just enough background to intrigue without overwhelming us as the readers with all those excessive detail.

The characters seem very good and well written in this preview, so I really hope that they are just as good in the full version of this comic book. The protagonists are well-rounded, each with distinct motivations and backgrounds that make them relatable and engaging. Their interactions add a layer of depth to the narrative, and the conflicts they face are both personal and universal, resonating with readers on multiple levels.

The pacing in this preview is mostly well-handled, though there are moments where the narrative could benefit from a bit more tension to keep the momentum going.

The artwork in the in this comic book is very good and it brings the settings and scenes to life which I really liked about it.

The thing I liked the most about this one is that the exploration of themes such as ambition, sacrifice, and the moral implications of wielding great power. Because in a way it is gives us thought-provoking questions about the costs of pursuing immortality and the ethical dilemmas that arise from tampering with nature.

And of course since this is only the preview of the full comic book, it leaves us with a lot of unanswered questions to intentionally, building anticipation for the full story. I gotta be honest here, after reading this preview I will for sure at some point this year or the next year read the full version of this comic book even thou I am bonito sure when it will happen.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

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