The
Witch Doctor series does not have new releases nearly as often as I would like. Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner are simply geniuses that have created a truly novel group of characters set in a unique and ever-intriguing world.
Witch Doctor Mal Practice #3 hit shelves today, and I could not have been more excited to pick it up and flip through it.
In the beginning, we find Dr. Vincent Morrow recording his will. Although the scene is mostly light-hearted and humorous, we find a key aspect of Dr. Morrow’s character coming through: the fondness he has developed towards Penny and Eric. The thought, however, is fleeting, and the scene quickly changes to Morrow and his crew preparing to meet with the opposition. What happens next is a brilliant exchange between the doctor and his enemies. As usual, Seifert is a master of humor both subtle and overt. Even in the face of danger and death, Morrow still manages to maintain an air of sarcastic wit about him.
Ketner’s art has been spot on since the very beginning and augments the writing even further. Things as simple as a raised eyebrow or a wide-eyed look work in unison with the writing to create an extremely cohesive story and an absolutely enthralling experience. It’s a match made in heaven.
Maybe it’s because I’m training to be a doctor myself, but I find
Witch Doctor to be one of the best books out on the market today.
Witch Doctor Mal Practice #3 is no exception. The dialogue is smart, the art is luscious, and the story is simply captivating. The only problem I have now is that I don’t know how I’ll survive until the next issue comes out. *sigh*
Score: 10/10
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