SEA OF THIEVES: ORIGINS (VOL. 1), from Titan Comics on January 10th, 2023, based on the hit video game of the same name, tells three tales of pirating adventure.
The Details
- Written by: Jeremy Whitley
- Art by: Rhoald Marcellius
- Colors by: Sakti Yuwono
- Letters by: Rhoald Marcellius
- Cover art by: Rhoald Marcellius
- Cover price: $13.99
- Release date: January 10, 2023
Is It Good?
SEA OF THIEVES: ORIGINS (VOL. 1) collects three comic adaptations based on the hit video game about a mysterious ocean that can only be reached through a deadly fog named the Devil’s Shroud. On the Sea of Thieves, all things are possible, but danger lurks on every island and beneath every wave, and this volume catches the spirit of it all beautifully.
Jeremy Whitley’s tales take the lore of the video game and expand it into rich legends that sit comfortably into any one of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Readers are treated to tales about talking skeletons, powerful witches, deadly pirates, and fantastical creatures. If you’re into pirate fantasy, there’s a little bit of everything here for your reading enjoyment.
That said, the minor down point of the volume is the disjointed references to the aspects of the video game that don’t make sense unless you’ve actually played the video game. Most of the volume reads like a collection of cutscenes that bridge two or more aspects of the game, so if you’ve never played the game, you won’t know who some of the characters are or what they’re talking about. Wisely, Whitely establishes a central character in each of the three tales to carry the narrative through, but several side characters appear out of nowhere and present themselves as somebody “important” when it’s not clear why.
Marcellius and Yuwono deliver a fun, imaginative, and entertaining collection of art. Marcellius’s art style feels like something out of the best Disney channel cartoons, ala The Gummy Bears or Duck Tales. The style fits the source material and the vibe of the stories without presenting them as kiddish or cartoonish. It works well, and the art goes a long way toward establishing the fun, adventurous atmosphere of the story.
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What’s It About?
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SEA OF THIEVES: ORIGINS (VOL. 1) encompasses three stories, released as individual titles by Titan Comics.
The Price of Gold
Hogarth is a simple merchant who finds himself in dire straits when he refuses to sell his shop to the Grand Maritime Union. When Hogarth sets out to the Sea of Thieves to reverse his fortunes and make enough money to help his ailing wife, Hogarth finds his ambitions may consume him.
The Bonds of Union
Young Mollie finds her career path as a Junior merchant continually stymied by rich, powerful men. When she accepts continually dangerous assignments that eventually lead to the Sea of Thieves, Mollie may find she’ll get the big opportunities she always wanted… if she doesn’t die first.
The Vision of Order
Olivia longs to find a way to survive as a pauper girl, longing for the pull of destiny calling to her. When she eventually with two other girls dreading a similar fate, a coven is witches are born to make many fortunes on the high seas.
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Final Thoughts
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SEA OF THIEVES: ORIGINS (VOL. 1) captures the atmosphere and fun adventure of the video game with three whimsical tales about pirating adventures on the high seas. Each tale stars a fascinating character who expands the lore of the game to give the playing experience more depth, and the art style is playful and fun.
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