I just have to say : the art was AMAZING. Amy Reeder Hadley is one to watch. Those expressions, the backgrounds, the costumes, the colors. Can't say the same about the story - although the first 6 issues are great (especially the one featuring Marco Polo), it soon becomes overlong, repetitive and turns the title character into something that she's clearly not, only for the purpose of pointing out the same tired tropes, before setting up the status quo for her next stories. Too bad, could have been a masterpiece - well, as it is, it's still pretty solid. PS. The title character is, of course, the best thing about this book, besides the art. I want to give this 5 stars for the art, but even though I really enjoyed seeing Nimue/Madame X in the different eras, I didn't like the stereotypical "hysterical female" characterization. One would think that after living eons one would be slower to combustion. Nonetheless, I will be continuing the series as the library has all 4 volumes, and I acquired #3 (which introduced me to the series) during an exploration of a deserted and damaged punk house.
What do You think about Madame Xanadu, Vol. 1: Disenchanted (2009)?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story line is intriguing and the drawings are awesome.
—Shaya
Read this in single comic books not graphic novel format. Very original and different.
—nicki
Amazing artwork (think I have a new favorite comic artist) and excellent story.
—KLEADd
A adorar a nova série de Madame Xanadu, escrita por Matt Wagner.
—ibugirl
