OKKO: THE CYCLE OF AIR #1
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: saddlebound, 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
Release Date: April 21, 2010 (comic shops)
Writer: Hub
Artist: Hub
Cover: Hub
It is the Spring of 1110 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. Okko is called upon to assist the daughter of Lady Mayudama, who has retreated into a profound silence. The best doctors have been unable to provide even a diagnosis of her condition. Okko may prove to be her last resort. But a strange force that has been prowling around the region for over a week has also arranged a meeting with the ronin for a duel of incomparable violence…
Mature Readers (series contains Graphic Violence and Adult Content)
Archaia’s new title Okko: The Celestial Winds hits the stands today and it’s an interesting one. A book that fashions itself after books from the Far East, but actually emanating from France, it shows a heavy influence from Manga and Anime. But was it good? Click the cut to find out!
For starters, the book is incredibly gorgeous. The art provided by Hub, looks like something you should frame and put on your wall. All of the characters have a depth to them, and the backgrounds are breathtaking. I spent a great deal of time just looking at the panels, sort of wishing I were there. The story, also provided by Hub, is reminiscent to me of Ninja Scroll. I mean that in the best way possible. My only real issue with the story is that it was a little on the dry side. I hope it can pick up soon.
Overall, it’s a decent story with some flaws in it. It’s not terrible by any means, but it’s not exactly the best manga I’ve ever read. If you like manga that takes place in the era of Samurai and Feudal Lords, then this book is definitely for you. If not, you could at least check out the pretty pretty art.
Final Verdict: 6.2 – Browse
