This issue just doesn’t sit right.  It’s well crafted and executed with the same precision we have come to expect from a growing number of Vertigo titles.  But something doesn’t feel right about suddenly jumping back into continuity when the previous interruptive arc did not finish on any form of note, just sort of fading away.  How this fits in with the entirety of the span of narrative is yet to be seen (obviously) but any great interruption as before would surely have a negative impact on such a wondrous title.

Great read, but does it fit? -Bretzke.

Madame Xanadu #21

Morgana is to learn a valuable lesson; actions have consequences, especially when you are one of the elderfolk.  While knowing the ending of some tales brings boredom and loathing, knowing how this story ends only makes one ask “How is this going to happen?!’.  Baited breath can only be sated with the turning of pages and the devouring of these delectable illustrations.  Dessert is soon, will it be too sweet? -Bretzke

Madame Xanadu #20

In normal circles, a recap episode is greeted with derision, but with such quality writing and illustration, it’s a delight to delve into the childhoods of Nimue and Morgana.  The issue ends with a sign of things to come; I think tranquility has left the building. -Bretzke

Madame Xanadu #19

Over the holidays we all come to know the feeling of family overstaying their welcome.  Nimue is feeling that at the moment, annoying elder sister Morgana has dropped by and won’t seem to go quietly.  Tensions rise and instead of a spat over the dinner table, these two throw down catastrophically.  Enjoyable, but for so many pages, not much progression… A lot of exposition balanced against a flash in the pan action scene. -Bretzke

Madame Xanadu #18

Two unexpected visitors here, one you could have predicted quite easily from previous issues (Rhymes with ‘Ranger’), the other, not so much, unless you are vastly familiar with the Vertigo universe.  This series rewards with the detail in the stories and the illustration.  Witchy entertainment at its best. -Bretzke

Madame Xanadu #17

I left the Xanadu series for a while due to some discontinuous storytelling and woefully distracting artwork.  Seeing the old cover artist rekindled my spirits and lo, we have greatness again!  I’m rapidly coming to the opinion that if its Vertigo, its gold.  Madame Xanadu is in 1950′s America and the suburbs aren’t what they appear to be.  This smacks of quality with cracking art and a nice “Madman” flair to it.  This is a start of a new story arc, time to jump on! -Bretzke

Madame Xanadu #16