WONDERLAND: CHILD OF MADNESS #3, by Zenescope Entertainment on 2/7/24, brings the mother/daughter adventure to a close when Violet Liddle agrees to help the Slug King.
The Details
- Written by: Raven Gregory
- Art by: Juan Francisco Mota
- Colors by: Jorge Cortes, Robby Bevard
- Letters by: Taylor Esposito
- Cover art by: Igor Vitorino
- Comic Rating: Mature
- Cover price: $5.99
- Release date: February 7, 2024
Is WONDERLAND: CHILD OF MADNESS #3 Good?
First Impressions:
WONDERLAND: CHILD OF MADNESS #3 ends the three-issue miniseries with a weird twist. Lots of exposition and dialogue, especially from the Slug King, info-dumping his backstory. It’s Wonderland, so everyone’s a bit crazy, but his rambling gets old fast. Still, it makes sense for the setting, just not the most enjoyable read.
The Story So Far:
Violet Liddle wants to stop the Jabberwocky’s schemes and save the kidnapped children. After a big battle, her baby mother becomes a teenager, then rapidly ages towards death with each power use. Enter the Slug King, promising a cure for Violet’s mom in exchange for his help. Violet agrees, leading to this issue’s adventure.
This Issue’s Plot:
Violet fights through Wonderland’s minions to reach the Slug King. He reveals needing the Black Pearl, obtainable only by a true queen’s descendant. Reluctantly, Violet and her mom (now near death) journey to Wondersea, an underwater Wonderland ruled by the Slug King. They transform, via a bite from a mushroom, into water breathers and navigate Wonderland’s fantastical undersea kingdom.
Reaching the Black Pearl, Violet needs her mom’s tears to absorb its power. Sweet words trigger the tears, allowing Violet to claim the Pearl. But then, she’s sucked into a trap guarded by a nightmarish crab monster. During this ordeal, we get a flashback to the Slug King’s tragic origin.
The Good:
The ending brings closure to the adventure with a reasonably satisfying ending. Violet gets character development and motivations for future adventures. Heartfelt mother-daughter moments establish her as the “new Alice.”
The Not-So-Good:
The Slug King’s backstory drags with repetitive, crazy talk. Getting to the good parts feels like a slog.
Art & Tone:
The art is great. The Slug King’s design is appropriately gross, and the monster battles are well-drawn. The ending art is emotional and dramatic, fitting the somber tone.
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Final Thoughts
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WONDERLAND: CHILD OF MADNESS #3 has a decent ending, but the journey suffers. Strong Violet/Calie moments, a creepy villain, and a touching conclusion are held back by excessive, confusing dialogue.
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