Rokkin #3
	Story Title: 'The Legend of Rokkin' Writer: Andy Hartnell Penciller: Nick Bradshaw Digital Inks: Avalan Studios Additonal Digital Inks: Jim Charalampidis Colorist: Wildstorm FX Letterer: Travis Lanham        Asst. Editor: Kristy Quinn Editor: Scott Dunbier Published by: Wildstorm Productions 'ROKKIN' created by Andy Hartnell and Nick Bradshaw
	Reviewed by: Bruce Logan

Once again, I have read and am reviewing, in one sitting, three issues of an ongoing-turned-mini, and that too a Wildstorm one. The previous/first one was Skye Runner. While in that case it was the first three issues, this time around it is numbers three, four and five.

Picking up from the last page of #2, this issue starts (and even ends) with a fight. The opener is an expected one, one played out in a rather interesting manner. Arness’s savior and (eventually) new companion, the beautiful and vivacious Evy, brings in not only her exceptional fighting skills, but also a sword. Not your run of the mill sword, this weapon is, well, mystical.

While the first half of the issue is setting up the new duo, the second half is for getting Arness a snappy blade of his own. Along the way, not only do the two get to know each other, they do so with fluidity that is as impressive as it is refreshing (to read), right up to the fight with the Medusa, the one that gets Arness his ‘red’ blade. Although not revealed here, it is clear that this sword is also going to bring some surprises.

The artwork is as excellent as ever. (It maybe just me but) the detailed pencils, tight inks and bright, full colors go a long way in making this read a…as I said a refreshing experience.

Conclusion: I have enjoyed every single issue of Rokkin and am sad (and miffed) at DC’s cancelling it after #6, i.e. turning it into a mini.

RATING: 8/10