Lutu #1 just had an excellent review in SP Nexus Magazine!Here is the link to the magazine, the review is on page 50 :-)
http://www.selfpubmag.com/start.htm
Cheers
-Steve-
Here is the review:-
REVIEWS
Comic Review: Lutu
By Stats Jenkins
(http://kissmecomix.com)
Lutu: Warrior of the North Issue 1
By: Steve Coffin
Publisher Website: http://www.stevecoffin.com/lutu
The premise of Lutu: Warrior of the North is interesting as the time period reminds you of Conan, Ka-Zar days of old, where the sword and sorcery rule Lutu, is a twin (the story didn't say if she was older or younger)of Barbarian parents. The other twin is also named Lutu, but this Lutu that is pictures in the story is a cook. while the sister is a famous warrior known throughout the land. The warrior Lutu goes missing, and the Lutu in the story goes off to find her sister.
I give Mr., Coffin kudos for making Lutu, full figured, I am assuming that this was done to aim for a younger audience, or just steering away from the usual stereotype of warrior women whatever the reason, the story keeps everything above board. The set·up of Lutu quickly gives a synopsis in print then again in first page of the actual story, just in case readers blow past the first setup.
The characters in Lutu are reminiscent of something that you would see in Xena the warrior princess, or the TV version of Hercules, The characters are drawn 10 a cartoon-like fashion the characters are with consistency from page to page, although on a few panels that the artist seemed to struggle drawing characters, the coloring is done by computer. While I'm not a big fan of computer coloring, in Lutu, the coloring adds to the scenes and gives the story an overall unique feel. I must also note that the computer coloring makes the transition over to a web comic easier as viewing Lutu with web browsers, there is no loss of color or vibrancy.
The story is cleverly written, with a few jabs thrown at He-Man, Conan, and few other well known barbarian/warrior heroes, though most readers probably wouldn't get the joke unless they were around at the time when these shows were popular. The pace of which Lutu reads is a lively pace that makes the reader curious to see what will happen next, especially knowing that the cook Lutu can't fight. The story comes to a surprising, quick end just as the story gets interesting, I do look forward to see where Mr. Coffin leads Lutu in the future, and whether or not she gains any fighting skills like her twin, and if she will find her missing sister.
Lutu: Warrior of the North. is a refreshing change of pace from the usual super·hero, or pop subject comic that seems to be flooding the market of late, the simplicity of the story and art makes it ideal for young readers, while striking a balance for older readers. Lutu: Warrior of the North has the potential for being a great comic, given that this IS only the first issue; there will be improvement as the creative power of Steve Coffin evolves. I suggest that those who get into the story enjoy for it should be here for quite some time,
Rating 3 stars.
