Review: ‘Gargoyles’ #6 Continues An Arc

Writer Greg Weisman arguably creates his strongest script for this series so far. This is due to the plotting and the majority of the characterization feeling similar to what one sees in an episode of Gargoyles (1994-1997).

Illustrator George Kambadais provides the art for the interiors and covers G, I, and W. The visual on the covers is debatably lesser in quality than the interiors. Yes, it isn’t boring or generic. However, Kambadais goes too close up on Brooklyn and not far enough away on the building. As far as the interiors go there is one or two panels that seem to be repeating elements on separate pages with differing text. Despite this possible minor flaw Kambadais does everything else with style and expertise.

Letterer Jeff Eckleberry does a great job when it comes to positioning the various bits of text. Eckleberry also helps the visual pacing by using differing hues for backgrounds of balloons and boxes.

Covers A, H, O, P, feature a single image by artist David Nakayama. This design has Brooklyn in a generic hero pose that does not really scream Gargoyles to this reviewer.

Artist Amanda Conner creates the image one finds on covers B, Q, and Z. The image is high quality, but would most likely work better for an issue centering on Halloween.

Covers C, L, and V are by artist Lucio Parillo. Undoubtably, the design will evoke emotions, and mostly likely the idea of romance, for those who see it.

The same image one finds on covers D, M, and X is by artist Lesley “Leirix” Li. Yet, when comparing the covers the lack of color on X seems to make it lesser in quality to D and M (which looks a bit like a poster).

Artist Brent Schoonover and colorist Alberto Silva create a 25 copy variant that looks like an action figure in packaging for cover K. It features some great depth, and what appears to be glares from light via the color palette.

Covers E, N, and U all feature art by artist Jae Lee. However, E and N are the only ones that feature hues by colorist June Chung. Thus, U is mostly black and white art with a colorful trade dress. While cover N being without a trade dress is debatable as to whether it is a real cover or just a small poster. Therefore this reviewer personally and professionally finds cover E to be the best of these three.

The art team of Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner are responsible for the creation of covers F, J, and T. While the design says Disney and Gargoyles it also nicely illustrates Hudson when he is relaxing.

Variant covers R, S, and Y are the work of artist Ken Haeser. Though the single image is relatively high quality it would work better for an issue actually featuring the villainous Thailog.

Gargoyles #6 is out now from Dynamite Entertainment.