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Ninja
Boy
Faded Dreams - TPB 1
[Reprints #1-6]
2003
Publisher: Wildstorm/DC Comics
Writer: Allen Warner
Pencils: Ale Garza
Inks: Dan Norton
Colors: Guy Major
Letters: Comicraft
Price: $14.95 US/R179.00SA
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If you’re a fan of fantasy adventure comics along the lines
of Joe Madureira’s Battle Chasers then you’re
sure to enjoy Ale Garza’s Ninja Boy.
The last in the line of the Mugen Ninja, Nakio
must avenge the deaths of his brothers and kill their slayer, the
evil Mikaboshi. But with evil assassins following
his every step this will prove to be no easy task.
This collection turned out to be a lot more fun than I ever expected.
It’s a strange mix of extreme violence and comedic
adventure that gels together to form a fast-paced action
escapade placed in an Eastern/Japanese fantasy setting.
Allen Warner injects a great deal of comedy into
the script via such characters as Sake, a hamster
like rodent who talks and is a raging alcoholic. As strange as this
may seem he is one of the most likeable characters in the series
and a classic partner for the somewhat sombre and introverted presence
that Nakio brings to the story.
Ale Garza [E.V.E ProtoMecha, Gen
13] has established a beautiful fantasy setting based on
feudal Japan in which the story takes place. Evergreen forests,
towering mountains and raging rivers make for a stunning natural
background for the characters to explore and interact with.
Garza excels in his character design in this book
and it looks like he really enjoyed being able to explore some ancient
and varied cultures when coming up with costume ideas for his characters.
Mikaboshi’s assassins led by Zensho are especially well designed
with Zensho himself sporting a look based along African Tribal lines.
It’s these diverse and varied traditionally based outfits
and costumes along with the fantastical settings and way-out characters
that make Ninja Boy a joy to look at.
A fun action-adventure with a strange mix of violence
and comedy that’ll have you laughing out loud and eagerly
reading on until the final page.
Score 8/10
Reviewed By:Iain Duncan
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