Ciress is a world that runs on magic, and those with the most magic run the world. Genevieve Villard was in line to become a great leader, but during her Rite of Ascension something went horribly wrong. Her sister Giselle, a flibbertigibbet society girl, was conferred not only the power that was rightly Genevieve’s but that of every other Guild Master on Ciress. Now Giselle must come to terms with being the magical protector of her entire planet. PUBCOMMENTS: Ron Marz has been writing comics since 1990, giving up a journalism career when he found that it was more fun to make up the stories. In those years, he has written extensively for publishers including DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, and Acclaim. You've read his work in the pages of Superboy, Silver Surfer, Star Wars Tales, StormWatch, X-O Manowar, DC vs. Marvel, the Amalgam title Dr. Strangefate, and most notably Green Lantern. He brought his skills and voracious fans with him to CrossGen, where he writes the titles Scion, Sojourn, The Path, and Crossgen Chronicles. Ron received a Harvey Awards nomination as Best Writer in 2002 for his work on Scion, which was also nominated for Best Continuing Series.
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Although produced by two writers and an unusually large illustration team, this fantasy adventure holds together well. The planet Ciress developed magic, rather than science, as civilization's basis. The Masters who lead the seven major guilds of magic rule the world. Genevieve Villard trained all her life to become one of the Masters, but it's her flighty younger sister, Giselle, who is marked with a Sigil, CrossGen's mysterious mark of power that gives her supreme magical power over all the Guilds. Genevieve remains the responsible one, trying to protect her sister and keep society from falling apart. Giselle would rather go on sleeping late and flirting with a non-magical artist, but the Sigil makes her a target for envious guild Masters and for nasty beings like Animora, the Demon Queen. Marz and Bedard's scripts mix light and dark moments deftly, but like many CrossGen books, the artwork may be the best thing about Mystic. As the volume opens, Giselle meets the artist in a tavern crowded with an entertaining collection of supernatural barflies cleverly borrowed from old comics and literature. Marvel's Dr. Strange, Harry Potter, the Seven Dwarves and D.C.'s Sandman raise glasses, while Batmite and Mr. Mxyzptlk hover toasting above the crowd and a four-armed bartender serves drinks. The giant creatures Animora sends to trample over villages resemble Japanese movie monsters, but the story isn't a satire. And Giselle isn't a selfish airhead, just immature for her age. Readers will look forward to watching her grow up and face magical challenges.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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