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A review by xoeybear
The Nymphs of Springfield: A Witch Comic by L.E. Mullin
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
Um, what did I just read?
It’s telling that the author mentions being a big fan of Alan Moore, because much like Alan’s work, this book takes itself too seriously. The plot is largely non-sensical and overly complicated for no real reason. Although I don’t know the author’s gender, every single woman character feels very “men writing women”. The men are all extremely obnoxious as well. That’s when you can tell who is who. The character designs are so inconsistent it’s hard to tell the characters apart so they all begin to blend together pretty quickly. I think this book could have benefited from a really good editor.
I will say, the art style seemed pretty thematically appropriate and the inclusion of Hecate as the witches’ patron was a nice touch.
I can’t in good conscience recommend this book, but it wasn’t as offensive as some other works I’ve read, so two stars.
It’s telling that the author mentions being a big fan of Alan Moore, because much like Alan’s work, this book takes itself too seriously. The plot is largely non-sensical and overly complicated for no real reason. Although I don’t know the author’s gender, every single woman character feels very “men writing women”. The men are all extremely obnoxious as well. That’s when you can tell who is who. The character designs are so inconsistent it’s hard to tell the characters apart so they all begin to blend together pretty quickly. I think this book could have benefited from a really good editor.
I will say, the art style seemed pretty thematically appropriate and the inclusion of Hecate as the witches’ patron was a nice touch.
I can’t in good conscience recommend this book, but it wasn’t as offensive as some other works I’ve read, so two stars.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment