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    Willow #4 Review

    Christopher RondeauBy Christopher RondeauOctober 20, 20203 Mins Read

    Willow knows something is going on in Abhainn but it is such a cozy place everyone seems to be happy. Will Willow go out of her comfort zone and figure out what is going on? Find out in Willow #4 by BOOM! Studios.

    BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WILLOW #4

    BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER WILLOW #4 CVR A MAIN
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    Writer: Mariko Tamaki
    Artist: Natacha Bustos
    Colorist: Eleonora Bruni
    Letterer: Jodi Wynne
    Editor: Jeanine Schaefer
    Publisher: BOOM! Studios
    Cover Price: $3.99
    Release Date: October 14th, 2020

    Previously in Willow: Willow Rosenberg has not returned to Sunnydale after studying abroad. In her wandering, she arrived in Abhainn, a place completely inhabited by witches. She becomes attached to their leader, Alera, who teaches her how to use her magic and her powers begin to blossom. But everything just seems a little… off.

    BEHIND THE CURTAIN

    Willow has been having a great time in Abhainn. She goes to the witch bonfires, has lessons with Alera, and eats meals with her newfound family. Heck, Alera even takes the time to repair a loose thread on Willow’s sweater! However, in the middle of the night she is approached by another witch who is trying to leave the city. She begs Willow for help in her escape though it leaves Willow perplexed. In the middle of the night, Willow arrives at their meeting spot and finds the other person being chased by a pack of wolves! Willow dispels the magic to reveal Alera controlling the wolf horde and informing them that they cannot leave!

    THE ANTAGONIST REVEALED 

    This comic arc has had a slow progression as we established Willow’s emotional status and the setting of this rather odd town. Now that we are in the 4th issue, we finally see the tension that has been established go full force! Now we have to figure out what Alera’s motivation is because that is still a mystery. She doesn’t quite feel like a huge antagonist that we would expect yet. And perhaps that is why I am enjoying this arc so much because nothing is very clear because our protagonist doesn’t have a solid opinion yet. I feel like I’m learning things with Willow and that is fairly rare for me in this media. Loving the story and can’t wait to see the conclusion.

    BOTTOM LINE: VERY ENJOYABLE

    Willow has been a great series. The art has been very well drawn, the colors are vibrant, and I love the writer’s patience in his reveals. Heck, it took us four issues for the antagonist to be revealed! That is a great thing in my opinion and therefore will give 4.5 out of 5 for this comic book. I want to see how Willow grows at the end of this and if she is going to defeat Alera or perhaps make her change her ways.


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    Willow #4

    9.0 Enjoyable

    Willow knows something is off in Abhainn but does she really want to do anything about it?

    • Writing 9
    • Art 9
    • Coloring 9
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    Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com

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