Comments on: Wonderland #1 http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/10/01/wonderland-1/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:33:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/10/01/wonderland-1/#comment-34192 Johanna Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:15:46 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/10/01/wonderland-1/#comment-34192 Someone from <a href="http://slg-news.livejournal.com/145249.html" rel="nofollow">Slave Labor responded</a> at their livejournal, taking issue with one of my comments here. I wasn't able to respond at their site, but I sent an email saying this, in the hopes of better explaining my opinion and phrasing. <blockquote>I'm sorry my review comment "The story isn't really the point." caused misunderstanding! I completely agree with you that the magic of comics occurs in the combination of story and art, and both are necessary. What I was trying to get across was that this, for me, was a very art-driven project, and I would recommend it on that basis. Some comics I follow for the story and/or characters, regardless of the artist's skill; others I follow because of their art, regardless of how well or poorly the story is told. The best combine strengths in both for synergy, but that's rare and wonderful. In issue #1 of this title, there's not much story, in my opinion; it's mostly setup for issues to come. Pointing that out isn't intended to dismiss Kovac's work. That's an unfortunate side effect of a 24-page length, because there's just not much room to do more when you need to introduce new readers to the world. I hope this helps clarify my earlier comment. </blockquote> Someone from Slave Labor responded at their livejournal, taking issue with one of my comments here.

I wasn’t able to respond at their site, but I sent an email saying this, in the hopes of better explaining my opinion and phrasing.

I’m sorry my review comment “The story isn’t really the point.” caused misunderstanding! I completely agree with you that the magic of comics occurs in the combination of story and art, and both are necessary.

What I was trying to get across was that this, for me, was a very art-driven project, and I would recommend it on that basis. Some comics I follow for the story and/or characters, regardless of the artist’s skill; others I follow because of their art, regardless of how well or poorly the story is told. The best combine strengths in both for synergy, but that’s rare and wonderful.

In issue #1 of this title, there’s not much story, in my opinion; it’s mostly setup for issues to come. Pointing that out isn’t intended to dismiss Kovac’s work. That’s an unfortunate side effect of a 24-page length, because there’s just not much room to do more when you need to introduce new readers to the world.

I hope this helps clarify my earlier comment.

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