Review: ‘Gargoyles’ #7 Suggests New Things

Writer Greg Weisman continues the original arc with at least two of the ongoing plot lines. Yet, Weisman uses a new plot line with Demona that acts as a through-line for this issue’s story. Unfortunately, some of Demona’s dialogue is Scottish Gaelic. Thus, some of the joys of reading will not be present for those who don’t want to try and translate it. However, letterer Jeff Eckleberry does as great a job on Scottish Gaelic as the rest of the dialogue. Eckleberry especially works the placement of Demona’s inner dialogue in a way that really assists the pacing of illustrator George Kambadias. Speaking of the illustrations, Kambadais is doing as good a job as in previous issues with the only major flaw in this issue being human Demona’s missing toenails.

Artist David Nakayama provides one of the best covers designs (so far) of this series on covers A, I, P, and Q. The stand-out features are Demona’s expression along with the blues and crimson hues (minus cover I which is black and white).

Covers B, H, R, and ZA are by Amanda Conner. They arguably feel a little off the standard character model for Demona, but still look like her and evoke her villainy.

Variant Covers C, M, and W are by artist Lucio Parrillo. There is a sense of regality to the image. One could say it is just the design that causes this feeling. However, it is arguably due to the color palette. This is due to how the hues add to the emotional atmosphere on covers C and M, whereas W being black and white feels lesser. Though it is arguable whether the trade dress enhances or lessens the regality.

Artist Lesley “Leirix” Li is the creator of the image on covers D, N, and Y. While the image is cute and cartoonish with colors the lack of such on cover Y severely hurt its quality.

Covers E, O, and V feature an image by artist Jae Lee. Colorist June Chung provides a color palette for covers E and O. The purples Chung uses are somewhat eye-catching on covers E and O. However, the black and white of cover V arguably allows the design to convey more of the action. Overall, the image is nice on all the versions, but it is underwhelming to this reviewer.

The art team of Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner are responsible for the high quality of covers F, L, and U. The design features a cartoonish style and dogs like their previous ones for this series, but the dogs look under possession.

Covers H, K, and X feature an image by George Kambadais. It seems to suggest both the singularity and duality of Demona. The singularity is obviously her personality. As for the duality it is the bodily transition she goes through depending if it is morning or night. Unfortunately, cover X has a little less quality to the explosive background due to its lack of color.

Artist Miriana Puglia provides the visual for cover J. The line work, colors, and depth are all outstanding aspects of it.

Cover G is a blank cover with no artist. Thus, one cannot critique it.

Artist Ken Haeser is responsible for covers S, T, and Z. They are all great in terms of the line work. Yet, Demona’s pose looks a bit too much like one finds a Spider-Man title and not a Gargoyles one. Also the depth seems off, especially when it comes to the distance between Demona and Goliath. Also the lack of trade dress on cover Z makes it debatable whether it is as good of a cover as S and T.

Gargoyles #7 is out now from Dynamite Entertainment.