Hear about the other books Mike and I discuss this week on this episode of the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/episodes/16187415
Convert has been an interesting series. It started off as survival science fiction to something much deeper in the last two issues. In the final issue of this mini-series, our main character reflects back on his experience and what it means for him. Not only for him, but everything else he’s interacted with.
After reading this series I’m left wondering what it all means. There are no easy answers here as the series wraps up, but I like that. I like that the creators really went for it and tried to tell a story that wouldn’t have the widest appeal. This is why I love indie creatives.
As humans do we try to bend every reality into what we view as reality? When we see other customs or cultures as barbaric or cruel, do we always feel the need to change them? What we view as normal should be normal to everyone and everything else, right? There are examples of this throughout history. Two cultures meeting, one culture deeming the other less than and trying to change that culture or destroy it.
The art really grew on me, the colors and tones fit the story perfectly. The fantastical elements are memorable and will stick in my brain for a long time. Without a ton of dialogue the artwork does much of the heavy lifting telling the story, and that’s not easy to do.
I’ve heard some people complain that this story meandered and couldn’t make up it’s mind on what it was. While I can see why some people feel that way, I thought it was a through provoking series that ended on a thoughtful, self reflective and poignant note.
Find more information about Convert here on the Image website: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/convert-1-of-4
