Tuesday, April 30, 2019

She Said Destroy #1 Early Review


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While Vault comics is still developing as a publisher, the company has already published indomitable stories like Heathen, Submerged, Wasted Space & These Savage Shores. I'm excited to say that when She Said Destroy drops into comic shops next month, it will undoubtedly be following its powerhouse predecessors. Of course when this book was announced I immediately knew I had to get issue one. After all, this book screamed my entire space goddess neon aesthetic. So huge shoutouts to Liana Kangas for getting this gem into my hands a little early, because I honestly just could not wait until it's release date in late May.

"And when a God is forgotten, they can never return." One of the opening lines of She Said Destroy, this simple phrase compiled of only a few words was enough to make my jaw drop and go "damn, this is gonna be good." As stated in the first page of this debut issue, when the Pantheons have fallen only two Gods remain.  Brigid, the Goddess of Sun, and Morrigan, Goddess of Death. A regalias interstellar war wages between them and the line between good and evil although seemingly apparent are not as expected, as it's the Sun Goddess who appears to wage war against that of Death. The story's focus lays with those who have pledged themselves to the divine deities, as warriors from both sides will inevitably come together for better or for worse in the future issues to come.

Joe Corallo has taken mythology from all walks of life that we've known forever, elegantly transforming it into lore that is all his own, yet still, something we as readers can connect with. Morrigan and Brigid, names that are all too recognizable have been transformed into deities for a modern age, while still staying true to their characteristics.


She Said Destroy is a beautiful blend of magic and science fiction. You can really feel the Star Wars influence on every page making many moments, like the training sequence between our main characters Winona and Raul on the first few pages feel familiar. That being said, She Said Destroy feels entirely it's own despite its mainstream inspiration. The characters and settings are fantastically designed by Liana Kangas, taking traditional fantasy influences and making them feel modern and gorgeous. Despite the war raging in the story's backdrop, each panel is bright, breathtaking and colorful creating a wonderful contrast.

The first issue is quick, a little too quick for my liking, and not a whole lot happens, but then again as with all first issues, there's the task of world building for what's to come and engaging the reader all within the span of twenty-two or so pages. That being said issue one ends on a fantastic note. As the Goddess Morrigan, bringer of death and destruction sits calmly on her throne she utters one single word to those who would pledge themselves to her. "Destroy."  Personally, I think it's going to take more than the first issue for me to become truly invested, which isn't necessarily a bad thing considering it makes me more than willing to pick up future issues to see what's to come.

Overall She Said Destroy is a great addition to Vault's wide range of stories. It's a science fiction/fantasy elements along with strong female heroines is the perfect media to help hold us over while we wait for the release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.  Even better She Said Destroy has a strong young adult vibe, making it a fantastic story for everyone to enjoy compared to some of the more mature titles from the publisher. Be sure to pick up She Said Destroy from Joe Corallo and Liana Kangas when it drops into your local comic shop on May 29th.

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