Art By Nsikak “Paps” Ifet
Taboo #1
By A. Adeniji, Nsikak “Paps” Ifet, Dayo Animashaun.
Published by Comic Bandit.
The nature of this comic prevents me from being able to evaluate it as a whole, so I will have to fragment my revision of this comic. But, I can progress by stating that this comic has a couple of big names in the industry in it and it doesn’t disappoint. This comic is pot pourri mix of remarkable stories, myths and lores. It reminds me of Hundred Stories(Requiem from the darkness by Natsuhiko Kyogoku) of Japanese origin and Hundred bullets by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso.
Taboo #1 is a perfect depiction what happens when there is a more or less perfect synergy of story and art.
1. THE PACT:
Written by Adeniyi Adeniji.
Art By Nsikak “Paps” Ifet
Based on a story as told by yegwa Ukpo.
Right off the bat, I was sold on this comic since it was a project that involved yegwa ukpo BUT, this work of art genuinely impressed me further lending credence to Niyi Adeniji of “versus” fame. Now I know the Japanese were interested in this book and I needed to see why, and this wasn’t a tedious task, within the first 6 pages I fully understood its allure.
Now the art of the part of the taboo book “the pact” was done by Nsikak “Paps” Ifet. The simplest way to put it is that this guy is a monster. While this book was purely in black and white like some form of oriental comic books, it doesnt fall behind or disappoint, true to form. The pencil work is quite impressive with recourse to how well the synergy between storytelling and art is carried out. Character outlines, shadows, facial expression are all top notch.
Art By Nsikak “Paps” Ifet
The story telling as hinted above doesn’t fall behind the art. The pact is a compact story of pure horror that leaves you with Goosebumps. It is well told and doesn’t waste time on its own contrived importance and progresses at lightning speed while not losing its readers or over pacing the story’s development. The writing is adeniji adeniyi showcases what the duo of yegwa ukpo and adeniyi adeniji can do (give you an heart attack, that’s what)
Character representation is also quite impressive, given the epoch that the artist and writer had to enthrall the reader. And the first page was a killer in its own right. This graphic novel was enthralling, horrific and douses the reader’s imagination with buckets of cold water after each page flick.
This was beyond impressive.
I can’t but give the pact 9.3 out of 10.
This is a wonderful headliner to this series.
2. The Night Taxi
Story by Adeniyi Adeniji.
Art by Dayo Animashaun.
And the horror continues…
I mean this in a good way.
While “the pact was wonderful headliner, The Night Taxi is persistent sustenance to the emotions evoked by this comic thus far.
I have other works done by this duo (versus) and I knew exactly what to expect from them and they didn’t disappoint.
The Night Taxi is a story about the persistence of evil, hate and cold fear. But, it also bears witness to the inherent goodness that is capable redeeming us even in the face of unspeakable horror.
The story telling was well paced which is what I have come to expect from Adeniyi adeniji, He takes his time to hurriedly introduce the reader to the character while laying the necessary foundation for the minute character development, the story telling allows.
The art in this part of Taboo continues to boast of a rich tapestry of talented artist that this comic parades without cessation. While the art is more or less ordinary, it can immediately be gleaned that attention to detail is the hallmark of this comic. The characters are well formed and the pencil work amongst others is well done.
Art by Dayo Animashaun
The synergy of art and storyline has bonded to give this part of the graphic novel uncommon entertainment values. It will leave you in chills…AND in a good way.
The only set backs are set out in the pacing of this segment; it had this rushed feel to it which wasn’t necessary dictated by the story itself. And the some of the proportion of the character felt unreal and not inconsistent visually. BUT, these do not detract from the storyline and the utility derivable here.
I rate The Night Taxi 8.1 out of 10.
And it is a well-deserved score.
3. Cow Leg
Story by Adeniyi Adeniji.
Art by Dayo Animashaun.
This story is Nethermost part of issue #1 of taboo and it combines horror and comedy.
I appreciate this part of the story because the editors of this book have elected to foreclose this edition with some light hearted hilarity that appropriately douses the tension of the headlining stories.
The storyline of cow leg while seeped in comedy doesn’t fail to deliver the cold dose of horror and shiver that this graphic novel effortlessly abounds in. The conversations are lighthearted and will evoke laughter while instilling terror in same vein. It is tenable of course that this spectacular blend is glowing feather in cap of the producers of this graphic novel.
The plotting, pacing , character depictions and conversation are hilarious at least and terror inspiring at most. Cow leg is entertaining in it setting while not taking itself absolutely serious in any manner.
The art is a distinct step up from The Night Taxi, and the artist shows his versatility in this part of taboo #1. The pencilwork, shadows, character outlining and texturing are all top notch and are true to the hilarious mien of this section.
Art by Dayo Animashaun
I cannot point to any particular set back to this piece. It is perfection in its own setting. The art carries the the story and the story does the vice versa.
I rate Cow Leg 8.9 out of 10 and it could easily be a 9.1.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This graphic Novel bears the evidence what happens when talent and good editorial skill merge. The editor of this book has given a wonderful start to this stories and the styles advocated.
I rate taboo #1 9.0 out of 10.
This book is a must read for ANY comic lover. It forages in a genre that is especially difficult to excel in AND nonetheless gives a wonderful account of itself.
Art By Nsikak “Paps” Ifet
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