Princeless-Raven: The Pirate Princess #7 Review

Writer: Jeremy Whitley / Artists: Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt / Action Lab Comics As my colleague Carrie said in her review last month, our crew of girl pirates are in the big leagues now! If by “big leagues” we mean they are now tough enough to be a threat to other pirates. With issue #7, Whitley and his artist team have crafted an issue that is essentially not 1, not 2, but 4 combat scenes that run the entire length of the comic. The images and dialog weave in and out without a break, with each team, and indeed each character, having a defining moment. It is a lot to take in, but the end is so satisfying you don’t mind that you get there feeling a little breathless. While I love Whitley’s work as always, I think the artistic team makes this issue. The variety of facial expressions, body types, fighting styles… I mean, every detail comes together delivering an entire crew of pirates that are distinct and instantly recognizable. It is as fun to look at as it is to read. Shout outs to the whole artistic team: pencils by Rosy Higgins, inking by Ted Brandt, coloring by William Blankenship, and lettering by Dave Dwonch. Now, on to the comic as a whole. First there’s team Raven, who has been ambushed while buying a lead at an information seller called Gut Feelings. They put up a great fight facing someone so fast, they literally can’t be seen.

Second, there’s Team Katie, in another part of the market buying supplies. Poor Katie, tough and kind as she is, is a little too trusting o…