Series: Feathers
Published by BOOM! Studios
Poe is a young recluse, unexplainably covered by black feathers. Unable to see in the light of day, he wears a set of yellow-goggles to protect his yes. He lives with the man who rescued him in the Maze, a slum-like area outside the walls of the great city. Other children in Maze, referred to as mice, have gone missing. When the Mice see Poe, they assume he is the one who has been abducting the children. Covered in feathers with big yellow eyes, his appearance is quite terrifying. Little do they know, the real abductor uses a pied piper-like whistle to lure the children away.
When Bianca, a princess from the walled city, finds herself lost in the maze, she and Poe (whom she calls Feathers) become fast friends. They must find a way for Bianca to return to the safety of the walls, all the while attempting to uncover the answers to Poe’s identity.
This is a genuinely captivating six-issues series aimed at all ages. Young children will be awed by the characters; adults will be mesmerized by the mysteries that surround Poe and the identity of the Jack-the-Ripper like man responsible for all the missing children. Themes of class-warfare is subtle, yet present. This series has a short six-issue run, easy to devour in one sitting.
A genuinely unique take on the hero story, Feathers is a series that is a must-add to your comic collection. Highly recommended!
