Inkblot #3 Review

Creator: Emma Kubert, Rusty Gladd / Image There is a charm to the premise of Inkblot that I find just very endearing, perhaps because I am a new cat-parent and the mischievous, magical cat having all sorts of adventures. I’m very fond of this issue in particular, because the cat has managed to traverse realities and made friends with a giant sea monster, so you know that’s cool. I think the thing I appreciate most about the series is the variance of the artwork. Kubert and Gladd’s combined effort in illustrating the various worlds that the space-distorting demon travels to and creates an endless string of opportunities that the duo take full advantage of.

The central library location is a great anchor location, and given the fantastical nature of the series, even jumping into the water opens up the world in fun ways. The cat’s design is oddly iconic, with its big pulsing eyes, and malleable outline. And given that Inkblot #3 is solely focused on giving the cat ample screen time on the high seas, I love how the book looks and feels. The panels are expertly constructed, the colors make it very easy to distinguish the different actions going on on each page, and the set pieces are absolutely breath taking. Visually, lots of great things going for it. The writing is fine. It doesn’t have quite the same impact as the visuals, but it’s serviceable. The signature cursive lettering that frames the series is probably my least favorite design choice, but it’s minor in the grand sc…