The Runic Review: Trinity- Witchblade / Darkness / Angelus: Blood in the Sands #1 (Top Cow) By John H.

Legends of old…

I have, as many of you probably have as well, been intrigued by the legends and myths of old. How the elders, ancients, and those who came before held secret lore unmatched by any in our “modern age”. I stand in awe at the sight of the pyramids, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. They inspire and stir my imagination as if I had been there before, and as if they we’re part of a subconscious creative collective. This new book I am reading is the same way. It makes you stop and realize how something different is happening here. It feels as if this could be really good. And you know what…it IS!




Trinity- Witchblade / Darkness / Angelus: Blood of Sands #1 begins by introducing us to three incredibly powerful talismans, each one tied to another, and each tied to a different theme. The one reader will be most familiar with is that of the Witchblade, a weapon with incredible powers that separates in to two versions: one which can be used to heal and defend, and the other with a darker side, almost hell bent on destruction. The other two weapons featured are the Darkness and the Angelus, which seem to some extent to be potentially more powerful then the Witchblade itself. This seems quite plausible if one is to believe the canon, or history of the Witchblade: having been birthed (or possibly forged) by both the Darkness and the Angelus. Although this story focuses mainly on some of the history of the weapons, I hope this will translate for the readers into seeing more of these origin tales further along in the Witchblade series.

I must admit though for a one shot comic the book is artistically stunning. Usually as a reader I tend to appreciate substance in a story more, but here one cannot but stop and linger at the absolute genius of the art as well. Every line is inspired and pops with realism, so the faces almost seem like they are screaming off the pages.

I feel this issue has the potential to really up the ante to the Witchblade series. Hopefully this triple tale will not only allow more creative juices to flow to the writers, who have done a good job, but also might reignite my fiery passion for this series once again.

8/10

John H