Gargoyles #1

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Type: Book
Studio: SLG Publishing
Stone by day, warriors by night, the Gargoyles were betrayed by those they had sworn to protect. Now here in modern Manhattan, the spell that held them frozen for a thousand years is broken, and the Gargoyles live again! Based on the popular Disney/Buena Vista animated television series of the 90s, GARGOYLES is back with original canon stories from series creator Greg Weisman. Cover art is by series' lead character designer Greg Guler. Interior art by the talented David Hedgecock. If you've missed Goliath, Demona, Brooklyn, Xanatos and the rest, this is a must buy. And if you're new to the story, then it's high time you opened your eyes to the midnight world of the GARGOYLES!

This is a saddle-stitched comic book.

FINALLY!!!!
FINALLY!!!!I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THEM TO CONTINUE ON THIS!!!!AND NOW!!!!I'VE GOT ALL FIVE!!!...hells yes imma make sure i'm up to date with ordering them....i've even got issue signed!!!!!!!^_^....yes!!!!...so happy!!!i love this show, love the story, EVERYTHING....can't say anything about bad about this cuz it's just so awesome. except....just one thing..the artwork for book 3 *i think it's that one*...i didn't like the drawing form that they used...it sucked, but eh....that's not gonna make me stop buying it...^-^..that's it.

Welcome Back
"And so it begins - Gargoyles chapter 2; or is it chapter 3? I've lost count." ~ Brooklyn "Hunter's Moon III"

And so it begins again indeed - after a 10 year absence the Gargoyles are back and their adventures continue in these brand new canon adventures from Greg Weisman and Slave Labor Graphics.

And what a way to come back - in this the first of a two part story Weisman adapts the script of his final episode "The Journey" to introduce new readers to the characters and events of the series.

New York is reeling from the revelation that these nocturnal gargoyle creatures are no longer myth or urban legend, but in fact real living creatures; previously the gargoyles have long stayed hidden from local inhabitants and the media (though not without close calls - often with precarious results) but are now thrown into the limelight as New Yorkers try to make sense of their new neighbors. And from the ashes of the feud with the Hunters grows a new threat - the Quarrymen headed by ex-hunter John Castaway.

This issue entitled "Nightwatch" sees Goliath voice his fears for his clan and their future in a world filled with humans prejudiced against his race; Weisman nicely juxtaposes Goliath's worries with Castaway's recruitment hate speech. Hopefully Weisman can incorporate some life into Castaway's Ku Klux Klan, unlike his previous successors who certainly failed to do; the Goliath Chronicles (the "Gargoyles" sister series that Weisman and the rest of the fandom would love to wish away as a nightmare hellish vision of `what could have been') handled the Quarrymen so badly that ever since a stigma has been attached with the group even to this day. However, even in this the first issue, we can see the Klan being fleshed out; Castaway aims his racist views at a frightened populace - directed at faces we can recognize as background characters from the original series (such as `Billy and Susan's Mom' from "Thrill of the Hunt"). These people (unlike the mindless thugs of the Chronicles whose only real reason to join was to "pummel some gargoyles") have real fears and worries that Castaway plays on convincing them to join the Quarrymen.

If that wasn't enough the gargoyles now have to live an uneasy truce with a former foe; David Xanatos has invited the gargoyles back to their ancestral home Castle Wyvern. But can the clan trust him not to destroy them whilst they sleep? And how will he react once the Illuminati Society learns he's harboring Manhattan's Most Wanted? All budding questions that set up future stories for us to wait for.

Greg Guler, lead character designer from the original series, gives us a gorgeous front cover (colored by Stephanie Lostimolo). The interior artwork (provided by David Hedgecock/Will Terrell) whilst shaky at times, provides us with a view of Manhattan reminiscent of the original series. At times, however it feels like Hedgecock is still treading the waters, trying to get used to drawing these already well established characters. Nonetheless, his style is unique and the Hedgecock/Terrell duo paint a gloomy and oppressive world which couples stunningly with Goliath's depressive outlook on his clan's future. The gargoyles look stunning, majestic and seemingly blend beautifully into this bleak world that they now have to adjust to.

Despite being a re-hash of the first half of Weisman's final episode, "Nightwatch" plays out as a brilliant introduction to the Gargoyles universe; little space is wasted in recapping the previous seasons (a mere two pages gives us an adequate summary).

"Nightwatch" is the first of the "Clan Building" 12 issue arc and jump starts Gargoyles with a jolt! It brilliantly sets us up with the well awaited return of our favorite winged heroes. In the nonchalant words of Travis Marshall: "Welcome Back!"

Great set
I enjoyed watching this DVD a great deal. I had watched this show as a child and it brought back fond memories. I was fun watching each episode from the first to the last and look forward to the next season set.

Greg Weisman is a storytelling legend
At last, were are finally seeing the continuation of the Gargoyles series as the orginal creator envisioned it not commercalized, and writtng by a bunch of people who think they have to write on the level of a pre-shooler just so the audiance would understand it.. Sorry, I'm rambeling.

Gargoyles comic
The artwork was a little disappointing but it was nice to see the Gargoyles continued in some form. I will continue to collect the comics with the hope that the artwork will improve. As with most comics, it was too short and I hate to be left hanging in the middle of a story. The cover art is beautiful though and its nice to see Elisa in something other than black t-shirt and jeans.