SEVENTH SISTER #1, from Fox Red Comics on Kickstarter, begins a cosmic fairytale about family and betrayal when the seventh sister is unjustly blamed for the death of her parents.
The Details
- Written by: Simon Birks
- Art by: Majory Yokomizo
- Colors by: Majory Yokomizo
- Letters by: Rob Jones
- Cover art by: Majory Yokomizo
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover price: $3.66 (estimated)
- Release date: December 2023 (estimated)
Is SEVENTH SISTER #1 Good?
Launching a brand new imprint from the fine folks at Blue Fox Comics, SEVENTH SISTER #1 is the inaugural title for Fox Red Comics about a woman (maybe?) on the run from her vengeful sisters after the sacrificial death of her parents. Simon Birks’s fanciful tale mixes whimsy, mythology, and fantasy for an intriguing story with gobs of promise.
Birks’s script centers on Soraya, the seventh sister in a family who lives… elsewhere. When a time of sacrifice arrives for the black hole entity known as Bhilren, Soraya’s parents choose to offer her instead of themselves to stave off Bhilren’s wrath. When the parents’ choice leads to deadly consequences, Soraya is forced to flee from her sisters and the eventual return of Bhilren.
Depending on your point of view, the lack of definitive information about Soraya’s origins may be an intriguing mystery or a point of frustration. Soraya and her family are definitely not human and certainly not from Earth, but the particulars of their origin could be magical, alien, both, or neither. The vibe, barring a lack of details, feels in line with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince.
What’s great about SEVENTH SISTER #1? The fairytale structure of Birks’s story feels fresh and imaginative, and the whimsical atmosphere hooks you. You relate to Soraya’s predicament almost immediately, so when the plot turns against Soraya, you’re invested in what happens to her and want to follow her adventure.
What’s not so great about SEVENTH SISTER #1? The whimsical atmosphere is engaging enough to get you into the story, but the lack of setup creates a point of frustration. You know nothing about Soraya’s origins, Bhilren nature, or the point of a sacrifice. Consequently, Soraya presents as natural and relatable, but her family does not.
How’s the art? Majory Yokomizo’s fanciful art elevates the whimsical charm of Birks’s script considerably. The characters dress and move with the grace of a master ballet performance, and cosmic settings are downright magical. Admittedly, the art has a storybook aesthetic that some readers will equate to a children’s story, but it suits the nature of Birks’s script.
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What’s SEVENTH SISTER #1 About?
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We begin with a woman named Soraya living out a lonely existence in a cabin in the middle of the woods. She spends her time daydreaming of her life before and sewing imaginative creature dolls to keep her company. When Soraya dreams, she remembers her life as a little girl with her family.
Before, Soraya’s parents were tasked with choosing a sacrifice to the black hole entity called Bhilren. Instead of sacrificing themselves, the parents choose Soraya because she is the least liked among the seven sisters. When the black hole appears to consume Soraya, she runs to arn her sisters, urging them to stand together in defense. Soraya’s parents tell them to ignore Sorahya and let the black hole consume her so that the rest of their family will survive.
Soraya runs, so the black hole consumes the parents who intend to sacrifice her. We conclude the issue with banishment, a ghost hunter, and a return.
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Final Thoughts
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SEVENTH SISTER #1 is a whimsical, ethereal tale about a magical daughter on the run from her vengeful sisters. The fairytale atmosphere and Soaraya’s plight are instantly engaging, and the art suits the material to a tee, but the lack of clarity surrounding Soraya’s family and the dark entity who chases them is mildly frustrating.
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