James Robinson: Scarlet Witch (2016, Marvel Worldwide, Incorporated)
English language
Published Dec. 1, 2016 by Marvel Worldwide, Incorporated.
Witchcraft is broken - and the SCARLET WITCH is on a journey across the globe to fix it. From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Wanda will have to face down her foes and find out who her true friends are. COLLECTING: SCARLET WITCH 1-6, UNCANNY AVENGERS ANNUAL 1.
Sadly was frustrated by this. The art was nice but the travelogue of the world felt like someone who had Googled it. And the repetition of "witchcraft is broken" and the ever-so-snarky Agatha Harkness' ghost (who never fails to remind you of -either- trait) was frankly annoying by the end.
The Scarlet Witch has always been one of my favorite Marvel characters. I always thought there was potential for her own series. For all the things she has done in the Marvel universe, this was perhaps her chance to gain redemption and even for readers to get to know her more even those who are new to her and want a chance to learn more of her.
This one fell flat for me. I am not sure what it is. Maybe it is the noir feel as I have never read anything like it or it could be the art. The art just seemed to be nothing more than quick sketches rather than what it should seem like.
Or perhaps I have been out of the Marvel loop altogether. It has been, after all, several years since I actually picked up anything Marvel (except the recent comic of Captain America). …
The Scarlet Witch has always been one of my favorite Marvel characters. I always thought there was potential for her own series. For all the things she has done in the Marvel universe, this was perhaps her chance to gain redemption and even for readers to get to know her more even those who are new to her and want a chance to learn more of her.
This one fell flat for me. I am not sure what it is. Maybe it is the noir feel as I have never read anything like it or it could be the art. The art just seemed to be nothing more than quick sketches rather than what it should seem like.
Or perhaps I have been out of the Marvel loop altogether. It has been, after all, several years since I actually picked up anything Marvel (except the recent comic of Captain America).
I may continue with the series to see if I can connect once again with Wanda but we shall have to see.
