Charismagic: The Death Princess #1 Review

Explore the breathtaking world of Charismagic by journeying back to its ancient origins!

Orlana, spoken of in hush tones as the “Death Princess”, rules over all who oppose her reign. Not by force, but through the most dangerous of all magical powers—the ability to control minds! Under the Death Princess’ shadow of dominance and fear, the humans of Earth find themselves at risk of their civilization falling completely under her rule forever! Until Kon, a young but powerful wizard finds himself on an unimaginable quest to break Orlana’s curse on humanity, and set free those she wishes to forever hold under her spell!

The latest chapter in the Charismagic saga begins now!

Created and written by Aspen’s own Vince Hernandez, with stunning art by Emilio Lopez and Jocelyn Dunn, make sure to be a part of the exciting new world of CHARISMAGIC: THE DEATH PRINCESS!

CHARISMAGIC: THE DEATH PRINCESS #1 is in stores November 7th, 2012!

It's a bit funny to me that the last time I looked at the cover of one of these books and thought I wouldn't enjoy the content inside, it was also written by Vince Hernandez. From the general look of the Death Princess I sort of assumed again that this book just wasn't going to be for me. Sometimes being wrong isn't such a bad thing.

Hernandez has crafted a really strong opening issue with a story that has such a classic feel to it, but brings attention to some new and interesting characters. Olana was born with powers to manipulate others through her thoughts and as she grows older, creates a kingdom for herself through controlling all those who worship her. A wizard named Kon begins assembling a group of allies to follow him through battle and overthrow Olana and restore his friend being controlled by the princess. I really enjoy how this feels like a story you grew up with as a child that ends up being a classic tale for a generation.

The strongest area of this issue is absolutely the art though. Emilio Lopez brings a quality to the book that is very reminiscent of those Disney movies right before the age of cgi landed on animation. Movies like Lion King, Pocahontas, and Mulan immediately popped into my head as I went through the pages of this issue. The coloring is gorgeous as well with the oranges early on in the issue to the beautiful sunsets seen later on, it honestly just felt like an animated feature film that I watched in my youth.

Once again I am pleasantly surprised by a story within the cover of an image I maybe scoffed at a bit. I'm definitely sticking with this book for as long as Hernandez and Lopez are the creative talents behind it.