NONPLAYER #1 (OF 6)
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Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99
This review contains spoilers, click here to read
The concept and themes of Nonplayer are not new. The Surrogates comes to mind and to a lesser degree in film, The Matrix and Lawnmower Man. What sets Nonplayer apart however is it’s casualness. It treats the idea of escapism, virtual reality and alter ego in a very non-celebratory way. It’s this matter-of-fact tone which drives the point home most effectively because it reflects the latest generation’s ubiquitous and everyday link to technology and new media. Now, I’ll do you the favor of not getting too cerebral about this and just mention that I fell into this book very naturally. The questions it raises are not so glaring as to distract the reader from the very relateable story of a young girl coming to terms with a mediocre life. Perhaps not mediocre for long. While in the game world proper, Dana and her friend – with unclear motivations – attempt to assassinate “The Queen” who vanishes and presumably escapes with her life. This may seem like a glitch but when compared to a very dramatic reaction from an NPC named Jarvath one is left feeling something is amiss.
Nonplayer has had a lot of heat and hype associated with it. Mostly due to Nate Simpson’s flat out stunning illustrations! This book is indeed is exquisite - I would describe the style as similar to Geoff Darrow if he drew a little bit like Hergé while listening to harp music. Simpson’s line is clean and elegant. The settings are grandiose and detailed. The character, costume and set designs are convincing and attractive. The action is exhilarating – despite some hiccups in a double page spread composition. The colors are applied thoughtfully and chosen from an unexpected autumn palette, – sometimes pastel sometimes earthy then smoothly transitioning to a light spring palette at the end. I get the impression the story could be about vomit and crib death and it would still win me over with it’s visuals.
My assessment is that Nonplayer promises to be broader than its
somewhat common premise. I recommend this book. If you don’t like the
story, just look at the beautiful pictures.
This review first appeared at http://www.stashmycomics.com/blog/
Art: 5 - Excellent
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