1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad #8
	Story Title: ‘Sinbad and the City of the Dead’ (Part One) Writer: Dan Wickline Artist: Eduardo Ferigato Colorist: Kieran Oats Letterer: Crank! Editor: Jenna Sibel Published by: Zenescope Entertainment
	Reviewed by: Bruce Logan

EXCLAMATION (Candid Reaction): “I am really beginning to like this series!!”

EXPLANATION (Plot): After their recent life threatening adventure, Sinbad and his crew take a breather while planning for the next leg of their journey. However, even when they are trying to be laid back and get a few drinks they cannot seem to escape trouble. Then again, this series does have ‘Adventure’ in its title.

However, just as Samelia and Ashcroft are sharing a farewell kiss, with Ash departing on a (secret?) mission for Sinbad the rest of the teammates are having quite the bit o’ fun themselves. Pots even manages to get some with endearing himself to one of the buxom beauties at the Traven. Unfortunately they are backroom lovemaking is interrupted when some of the other patrons at the booze bar decide to flex their arms and fists on Sinbad’s crew. What follows next is a good old fashioned bar fight. The issue ended with the uncovering (literally) of a new character one with history with Cap’n Sinbad.

EXAMINATION (Story): An overall feel good issue this story did have a few elements that got me thinking. No, I don’t mean the visor (and or its parts) that Sinbad & Co. are looking for. That part of the plot is secondary, at least to me. It is the characters, their interactions, developments and interactions that interest me more. While it was nice to see the romance get going and I hope it doesn’t end with heartbreak or loss for either party, it was the green skinned crew member that grabbed me the most. I wouldn’t say that he is my favourite cast member, after all they are all so well done, but I have rather liked the attention and development given to Wilhelm recently. What got me to stop here was, one, his saying that he has been thirsty lately and, two, breathing fire. Okay, it was more like burping fire after having had quite a bit of the firewater (that’s booze for ya). Nevertheless, I don’t recalling him having done that before, either of them. Could it be that Wilhelm’s reptilian side is taking over even more or there (still) something sinister inside him? Looking forward to learning more about this in the upcoming issues.

EXAMINATION (Art): Eduardo Ferigato returns to the series and even though his style might be not be my top favourite for these characters, their setting and adventures it definitely among the Top-3.

PROCLAMATION (Conclusion): Looking forward to learning more about Oz.

RATING: 8/10