From Aspen Comics, Vince Hernandez, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez and Josh Reed.

It is with this, the forth issue of Charismagic, that I begin to compare it to Harry Potter.  No, not because its about magic.  That is about the only element the two stories have in common.  However there are many similarities in story telling.  Charismagic started out with a guy that’s a little magical, a woman who is also a little magical and a villain who, you guessed it.  Four (well technically five) issues later and its unbelievable to think how simply the series started.  Hank is growing into a more powerful man and magician before our eyes.  Sudana quickly leaps into the ranks of all time bad ass women in comics.  Sparkles!  Then there are new characters like Serke and Dalgo.  Characters and ideas that are unique and rich enough to support their own titles yet they are smaller players within this story.  Its an incredible leap from a simple story to the expansive realms the characters are now dealing with.

No shortage of this credit falls onto Khary Randolph.  I studied the first panel featuring Serke for what seemed like hours.  All that a reader wishes to know about a character, and its encapsuled in one panel.  Everything, from his posture to his possessions to his defeated enemies is portrayed in an image.  Its a drawing to be taught in classes.  Instead of stretching out a story for 6 to 8 issues years of Serke’s history is told.

Then there is Dalgo.  I would usually go with the pretty girl cover, but Dalgo is majestic.  His first appearance is bigger than life.  This decorated feline comes across as one of the most powerful magical beings on the planet upon first appearance.  This is not only through the already mentioned stunning artwork.  It is also in the writing and the pacing.  If Sudana respects Dalgo, then we must as well.  Furthermore,if Dalgo fears the villains, then what hope do Hank and Sudana have?