Call it destiny. Say it’s Fate. No matter how you describe it, a group of young individuals’ lives are forever changed. They are bestowed magical weaponry. Put into a life they never asked for, the kids are in trouble. They have drawn unwanted attention.
Now they need to figure out what to do next and FAST!
C.O.R.T.(Children Of The Round Table) #3 by Tom Taylor, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Rain Beredo & Wes Abbott continues forward with its’ magical tale.
Let’s take a deeper dive into what is unfolding now.
C.O.R.T.(Children Of The Round Table) #3 by Tom Taylor, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Rain Beredo & Wes Abbott (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
The kids are presented with their first major conflict in Mordred’s forces. Readers watch as they have to adapt on the fly to survive. This results in some quick action before the odds become stacked against them. Readers watch as their weapons’ souls become teachers in resisting the threat. It isn’t until a familiar face crashes the party that the objective becomes clearer.
Merlin’s appearence throws a new dynamic into play. The writing pulls off his charisma while averting capture. His presence proves to be the guiding voice needed to advance. This mentorship works wonders on Connor. The dialogue gives clarity on the destiny he is staring at now. There is a small presence of magic to take readers into the closing act. Once here, the story starts developing into a merger of two worlds. Whether the kids are ready or not is another question yet to be answered.
Di Nicuolo & Beredo ramp up the tense setting early in the chapter. As the kids are being confronted, their weapons take over. The action starts spilling into the panels. This leads into an unlikely full page image. The art carries a very kinetic feel as the fighting escalates. This leads into a full page debut of a powerful figure. Timing couldn’t be better.
Readers watch as Merlin takes over the pages with quiet moves. The kids’ reaction to his leadership varies from worry to shock. It results in a planned escape into a new surrounding. Once at their destination, the mood swings to a lighter approach. There is a sense of wonder as they discover where they truly are. The final page presents their new home via full page. It conveys much magic as their next chapters are about to be written.
FINAL GRADE: 8.4
The new knights are thrown into uncharted territory in this latest chapter. Taylor guides readers through the transforming scenario via strong writing. Di Nicuolo & Beredo construct impressive pages to assist in delivering the wonder of their course. Judging by the closing page, there’s much more to ponder on the horizon.
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