Sky Doll #1 Review

SKY DOLL #1
Written by Barbara Canepa & Alessandro Barbucci
Art by Alessandro Barbucci

I've spoken at lengths about Sky Doll a couple of times already, most recently in this week's previews, but I wasn't sure how I was going to go about reviewing it. I wanted to do it yesterday, but I also wanted to give it a bigger spotlight rather than lumping it in with a bunch of other reviews.

As such, I'll probably run a separate post review for it on the weekend some time, but I'll give a basic breakdown today, just for posterity's sake.

Sky Doll is the first of, hopefully, many Marvel translated comics from European publisher Soleil. It's about a doll, which is basically a robotic "pleasure" toy, named Noa. It is immediately noticeable that Noa is different than most dolls and you could draw parallels to Pinnochio, if you were so inclined. Her life changes drastically after meeting two missionaries, whom she runs away with, and it's a rollercoaster of events after that, as we learn all about the world of Sky Doll.

The creators do an excellent job of blending religion, politics, sexuality and freedom of individuality into one homogonous blend of storytelling. I honestly believe everyone will be able to take different things away from this story when they are finished reading it based on each individual's views on the various topics addressed in the book, specifically in regards to religion and the way they use it to govern and control the docile populace and the use of propaganda to quell any problems or rebel movements.

I can't speak about the storytelling without mentioning the beautiful artwork. It is both unique and captivating and I suspect many will find the foreign style to be as alien and wonderful as the story telling techniques employed.

Simply put, look past the high cover price on this issue, as it's more than worth it, and give this issue a try. Even if you opt not to continue collecting this series, I doubt anyone will regret or begrudge having purchased this issue.

Verdict - Must Read

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