I recently read the 5 issue mini-series Blood & Water by Judd Winick and Tomm Coker published by DC/Vertigo earlier this year. The main character is Adam Heller who has major health problems and has been told he's gonna die. His two best friends offer to make him a vampire so he can live forever.
What I enjoyed most about the story is the unique perspective on vampires and the strong focus on the characters. The relationships really drive the story which is cynical, humorous and intriguing. Coker displays excellent storytelling with the art and is able to give the characters tons of personality. I'm particularly impressed with the subtleties and accuracy he achieves with facial expressions. I also really enjoyed the muted, moody coloring by Jason Wright. He makes the non-glossy inside pages work beautifully. Whether the non-glossy pages were an artistic choice or a financial one I'm very pleased with the results.
Overall I enjoyed the pacing of the story. I did feel that the big revelations toward the end of the series seemed a little underdeveloped, but definitely interesting. I also felt the big crisis was resolved too easily. Basically the story was strong in characterization and weak with the big story elements. Still, as the series ended I was totally ready for more. I'm hoping the creators have more Blood & Water planned for the future. Rating: 4/5
| September 25, 2003 07:41pm | 
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