Antonio Zurera We are surprised by his first foray into the world of comics, Ciénaga, an epic adventure in a universe of dark fantasy published by editorial norm
Another time Editorial standard It brings us a European work with a careful edition that enhances the values of the comic in question. In this case it is The swampwork of Antonio ZureraThis greatly benefits the care with which they treated it when she published it in our country …
It is never too late for talent
Zurera is well known in the world of animation, but for comic readers it can be a beginner. Despite this, in the event that their 67 years (many of them dedicated to working in the field of graphic art) were not enough to testify that the Rookie label does not hit it too much, bursting into the ninth art with a volume that does not leave Not doubtful about his veteran. Just open it to feel hit by his visual section and confirm that the person in office is a teacher.
As an animator, many will remember the work with the design of Zurera as Don Quijote of La Mancha, Babar, Astérix, all dogs go to Heaven, Pink Panther, Sonic or Pipi LongstoggioAlthough perhaps his greatest recognition came when the film in 2003 Dragon HillWhere he acted as a screenwriter and producer, he received the Goya Award for the best animation function. I had to demonstrate this man at this point … and he still did it.
Fantasy and anthropomorphism
Zurera moves us to the kingdom of PalantiaA fantastic world full of magic where we can find the terrible place full of vegetation called QuagmireWhere bandits and mysterious beings are sent grouped into constant combat factions. And it is precisely in Ciénaga, where the heir of the Royal House of Palantia will end as only a child.
The aim is to protect the future queen from those who conspire to put the crown on another head, something that will mark the future of events. Sombra y Prosperousresidents of the swamp, They are the two main protagonists of the work, being the two albums here content dedicated to each of them. The first is a mysterious masked woman who plays to hide the secrets, and the second is a granuja and palain with a little air to what Han alone.
In short, what Zurera builds here is a kind of game of Throneswhere palatial intrigues are one of the most attractive aspects, masked with a little touch Hayao MiyazakiBeing a good part of the anthropomorphic animals that guides the characters. And this is something curious if we remember it George RR Martin As he prepared his famous novel Río played with the idea that his characters were turtles …
Visually stunning
The time that Zurera has invested in this work, whatever it is, it was used very well. It sounds to be imperfect in its dirty and extremely detailed line and reaches, ironically, it reaches perfection and exactly the same happens with color, although in this case the culprit is Hiroyuki Ooshimawhich is used in which the cartoonist appears.
Due to the fact that the development that some subtramas will have and, above all, to the infinite final with which this volume ends, it seems clear that in the future (it is hoped that a near future) can be intuited, we can see the continuation of this work in which the worldwide building The author is one of his great values. Therefore not getting at least a couple of volumes like this would be a crime.
As for the edition, it must be said that this Volume Presented by Editorial standard It is provided in a rigid coverage format without jacket with a size of the page of 23.5 x 31 cm. The volume contains 240 pages color and includes the translation of the original edition of the first two arches of the series Quagmire. In the end, a graphic Dosier is also included in which the impressive work of the cartoonist can be appreciated better. The recommended sale price is 45 € And it was on sale in December 2024.
Review of Ciénaga
The first comic of one of the great masters of animation cinema
There is a place where their days are on all the calls in the Kingdom of Palantia. It is a green hell full of vegetation, mud and all types of dangers. They call him Ciénaga, and there are innumerable prohibited, grouped in the community in front. Victim of a conspiracy, the heir of the Royal House of Palantia will also end, only one newborn.
Famous animation director, Antonio Zurera We are surprised by his first foray into the world of comics, an epic adventure in a dark fantasy universe.
Authors: Antonio Zurera Y Hiroyuki Ooshima