webcomic review Wayward Sons

Hi faithful and new readers of TheBrokenInfinite. Jeremias here, and I'm back with another webcomic review. This time we're looking at Wayward Sons, a science fiction comic written by Benny R. Powell.   Well, this one is quite big, so this review is going to be based on what I've read which were the first five issues.

Review by Jeremias de Leon


Story


The main premise of the story are that a race of sufficiently advanced aliens crash land on Earth around 5,000 years ago and during the crash landing gain super human powers. When these aliens display these powers they are revered as gods. If you're familiar with Greek mythology you can tell which gods they're supposed to inspire. At least out of the Greek pantheon. As the comic goes along it shows that some of these aliens inspire more than one pantheon. Don't want to give a lot of major spoilers but one of the characters named Hurk does some things that from the issues I have read inspires not only Greek myth but two other mythologies as well.

Basically some thousands of years ago a group of what are essentially police, or the military, or military police are escorting some very dangerous criminals. As expected in a sci-fi action comic things go wrong and they all crash land on earth. The good aliens are called the "Ulympeans", so named because their ship was called the Ulympea. The criminals are called the "Tytans". Over the course of the story the Ulympeans and the Tytans will discover the nature of their powers and will go about using them not only to fight each other but to either help or harm the people of earth. Their actions will go on to inspire myths and legends.

The story has a nice and well balanced blend of action, humor and drama. The story isn't really dark, but can get somber without being melodramatic. The comedic moments are funny, and the action is far from boring. Especially with the powers these characters have.

Art


The art is very clean and vibrant. Nothing looks crudely drawn everything looks to not only be detailed but proportionate, this goes for the scenery as well as the characters. The colors are beautiful, personally they're what catch my eye the most. The colors always command my attention and I don't want feel like looking away from the page or feeling like the art is boring me. Vibrant pretty much is the word to use when describing the art. Thanks to the colors the world that all these characters live in feels alive.

Characters


The characters are what this story is all about and thankfully they're all interesting. Whether it be the strong and noble Hurk, the flirtatious jokester Hermaz or the captain with a heck of a complicated past Suras you will come to care about them and they won't feel boring. Which I have to say is a bit of an accomplishment with a cast as large as this usually some characters are bound to not feel as developed and interesting as others.

Verdict


If you're a fan of sci-fi and various mythologies of the ancient world, especially Greek, there really isn't any reason to not point your browser to this webcomic and start reading. The characters are likable, the art is great to look at and the story has some nice twists on the stories you've heard before.

Also if you're interested in picking up print versions of the comic if you don't want to always turn on whatever device you use to surf the internet with they have a nice store where you can do just that. You can find Wayward Sons here:

Wayward Sons gets a 9 out of 10.

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SUMMER SPECIAL NEWS EDITION # 2 - ZENESCOPE's DREAM EATER SAGA

Welcome to the second Comic Book Clash Summer Special, News Edition. This time around, we feature none other than the very first major crossover event from Zenescope and the Grimm's Fairy Tale universe. The Dream Eater has come to make the world into a complete nightmare for all Grimm Heroes and Villains. No one is safe. Yet, the heroes and villains have no idea Who or what the Dream Eater is but they . . . like you will learn in this first event from Zenescope.

Here is a look at all the books for The Dream Eater Saga:

JUNE:

Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater Saga- Prelude

Written by Raven Gregory

Art by David Miller 

The Grimm Universe heroes and villains from both past and present are here but not one of them is safe! Sela, Belinda, Calie, The Piper, Sinbad, Baba Yaga, Anna Williams, The Queen of Hearts and a over a dozen more are in grave danger and nothing and no one can be taken for granted. The Dream Eater is coming and it will stop at nothing to take what it desires! Who is it? Where does it come from? And what does it want? The answers are coming and they will shake the very foundation of the Grimm Universe to it’s core! The fi rst ever Zenescope crossover is fi nally here as good and evil both must fi ght against a common enemy that might very well be unbeatable. Do not miss the biggest Zenescope event of the summer! 32 pgs, $1.99 in stores now!

Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater Saga Part 1
Written by Raven Gregory
Art by Roberto Viacava

The Zenescope EVENT of the year kicks off here in this oversized issue! The Dream Eater has been released and stalks the earth searching for its first victim while the heroes and villains of the Grimm Fairy Tales universe prepare themselves for what could very well be the end of them all. Part One of the Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater Saga crossover event starts here with a shocking death that will rock your world!
48 pgs for $5.99 in stores now.

Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater Saga, The Piper Part 2- In stores now

Written by Raven Gregory 

Art by Anthony Spay

In another world the Piper was a feared and powerful soldier of the Dark One. His flute brought the strong and the weak to their ends in both this world and the world of Myst. But with the Dream Eater loose on the earth the hunter has now become the hunted and the Piper will learn the hard lesson that no matter how far he runs, no matter where he hides, he can not escape the Dream Eater.
32 pgs for $2.99 in stores!

Grimm Myths & Legends Issue #6- Dream Eater Saga Part 3

Written by Raven Gregory

Art by  Novo Malgapo 

The Dream Eater continues on its path of destruction as it sets out to eliminate the very evil and powerful Baba Yaga. Now as Baba finds herself in a desperate position, she realizes the need to join forces with her archenemy and guardian of Earth, Samantha. The two must figure out a way to conquer the seemingly unstoppable Dream Eater… but only if they don’t kill each other first. Part 3 of the event that will change the Grimm Fairy Tales Universe forever is here. 32 pgs for $2.99.

Wonderland One-Shot- Dream Eater Saga Part 4

Written by Raven Gregory 

Once upon a time, a young woman named Calie escaped a nightmarish realm called Wonderland. But little did she realize that the nightmare wasn’t over. Something is back and coming for Calie’s teenage daughter, Violet. And Calie will learn that escaping from Wonderland may only have been the beginning…Part four of the event that will change the Grimm Fairy

Tales Universe forever is here. 40 pgs for $3.99.

Neverland One-Shot- Dream Eater Saga Part 5

Written by Raven Gregory

Pan finds himself trapped on Earth retaining only a fraction of the power he once possessed. But when Pan learns of the Dream Eater’s arrival on Earth he formulates a plan to reclaim his throne and regain the power he once had. Part five of the event that will change the Grimm Fairy Tales Universe forever is here. 32 pgs for $2.99.

JULY:

Salem’s Daughter One-Shot- The Dream Eater Saga Part 6

Written by Raven Gregory

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Braden and Anna investigate a mysterious occurrence in a small Delaware town as residents are ravaged by a sickness that turns them old and kills them within hours. Only a few are not affected and Anna knows that something evil is at work. Now as Braden becomes infected, Anna must figure out a way to save him before he too falls victim! Part 6 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater crossover event is here and includes 40 pages of content!
40 pgs for $3.99.

Grimm Myths & Legends Issue #7- The Dream Eater Saga Part 7

Written by Raven Gregory

Art by  David Miller

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Evil and good team up as Baba Yaga and Samantha go in search of the one weapon that might give them a chance at defeating the Dream Eater. But not only is the weapon in a different dimension, it’s in a different time and letting there will only be half the battle. The Dream Eater is coming for everyone and there is little time to stop him. Don’t miss part 7 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales crossover event!
32 pgs for $2.99!

Sinbad One-Shot- The Dream Eater Saga Part 8

Written by Raven Gregory

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Sinbad and his crew come face to face with Baba Yaga as she enters their realm to find the mysterious weapon that might be able to stop the Dream Eater. What is this powerful weapon and what tragic ties does it have to one of the most evil villains the Grimm Universe has ever seen? Part 8 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater crossover event is here and includes 40 pages of content! 40 pgs for $2.99!

AUGUST:

Grimm Fairy Tales #63- The Dream Eater Saga Part 9

Written by Raven Gregory

Sela’s journey to free Erik’s soul from limbo leads her to search out the deadly Sea Witch named Ursula who dwells beneath the ocean in the realm of Myst. But Sela isn’t the only one looking for the powerful witch; Belinda has too returned to Myst and the fate of the Grimm Universe hangs in the balance as two arch enemies meet once again. Part 9 of the event that will change everything is here!
32 pgs for $2.99!

Grimm Fairy Tales The Dream Eater Saga Part 10- Grimm Fairy Tales #64

Written by Raven Gregory &James Patrick 

Sela and Belinda take a breathtaking journey to find the one being who might be able to stop the Dream Eater, it’s very creator known as The Innocent. But will this enigmatic being help our heroes or let them fall to the powerful and unyielding terror that is Dream Eater? Part 10 of the crossover event that will change everything is here! 32 pgs for $2.99!

Grimm Fairy Tales The Dream Eater Saga Part 11- Inferno One-Shot

Written by Raven Gregory

Sela and Belinda journey to the underworld realm of the Inferno in search of the final missing  piece of their plan to defeat the Dream Eater. But that piece happens to be the Dark One himself. Meanwhile, Mercy Dante is searching after the Dark One too and cannot afford to let anything stand in her way. Part 11 of the event that will change everything is here!

32 pgs for $2.99!

Grimm Fairy Tales The Dream Eater Saga Part 12: Ever After, The Conclusion

Written by Raven Gregory

Art by  Robert Viacava 

The epic 48 page conclusion to the Dream Eater Saga is HERE! A battle for the ages begins as heroes and the villains from the Grimm Universe must band together in order to have any chance at defeating a being of incredible power. But someone is plotting to save him or herself and an act of betrayal will have drastic consequences on them all. Do not miss this final issue of the Zenescope crossover that will have fans talking for years!

48 pgs for $5.99!

With all of these, fans should be able to really dive in and enjoy a different kind of summer event with the Grimm Fairy Tale books. And since a bunch of parts are already out, go out to stores and grab them. Well that is it for this Summer Special. Again, go out and get a comic today.

NEXT: Marvel's FEAR ITSELF!