Wiccan: Witches’ Road #3 – Nameless No More

With Teddy a doll and without his magic, Wiccan travels on an adventure to seek the Demiurge. With the ancient Baba Yaga sending him on his way, Billy sets out with his husband in doll form, a few magical artifacts, and a nameless fox to restore his magic. Encountering a child to claim to be the Demiurge he seeks, Billy will soon learn that all is not as it seems. Fittingly for this third issue, the terrific trio of Kat, Megan, and I will be reviewing this issue.

Need to catch up? Check out the Nerd Initiative review for Witches’ Road #1 and #2

Creative Team

Writer: Wyatt Kennedy
Artist: Andy Pereira
Color Artist: Bryan Valenza
Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher
Cover Artist: Lucas Werneck

Writing

Shawn: I really love what Wyatt Kennedy gave us in this issue. Every issue has been great, but this really feels like we get a glimpse of the true care that Teddy and Billy have for each other. I appreciated the way that Kennedy gave readers some answers to questions they’ve likely had since issue 2, but in doing so made everyone have even more questions going forward. This truly feels like readers are not just on a journey for Billy to recover his magic, but that everyone gets to go along for a ride of discovery. The narrative this issue has a little shock, a little intrigue, and a lot of love.

Megan: Wiccan: Witches’ Road #3 continues the thrilling journey down the Witches Road but adds in so many different factors. So much happened in this one issue, that by the end of it, you’re surprised it was only one issue. What that said, Wyatt Kennedy truly found an excellent balance of all the events, creating a perfect flow for the story.

In in the third issue, we see that Wiccan has found the Demiurge, and it just so happens to be someone from his past. With that emotional connection, it adds a new layer of depth to Wiccan’s story. Along with that, we also find out who Nameless is, and I honestly did not see that reveal coming! Now with new obstacles, new relationships, and having to form a new plan, Wiccan will do whatever it take to get his powers back, get Teddy back to his body, and get them out of this safely.

Kat: This issue’s writing is amazing. I love that Wyatt is able to give us a great story and some amazing action as well. I cannot wait to see what happens with the final 2 issues.

Art

Shawn: I’ve really loved the tones and colors we have gotten throughout Wiccan Witches Road so far. Andy Pereira’s lines are crisp and craft the perfect images for this series. The split panel in the middle of the issue is a really great example of the talent that Pereira brings to this series. Bryan Valenza does a great job with colors. It’s really easy to lean heavily onto the red in Billy’s costume as it pops on the page, but Valenza provides depth with a variety of colors and tones. Ariana Maher gets a lot of work in this issue and does outstanding with lettering. Despite the action-filled pages and the need for action words, the panels never feel cluttered and are easy to follow.

Megan: What I appreciate so much about the artists is that they nail the mystical energy that comes with the story. Andy Pereira, Bryan Valenza, and Ariana Maher go out of their way to bring the reader into the mysterious and magical Witches’ Road, and makes them feel the energy of the setting. Andy Pereira absolutely nails the emotions of the story, and puts them on full display through the characters. Bryan Valenza puts his coloring talents on full display with bringing in the darker tones that establishes the uncertainty of what can happen in this journey. Ariana Maher, who’s the letterer of the comic, creates a perfect flow of dialogue while highlighting the heightened emotions of the characters. All in all, the artists knocked this out of the park, yet again.

Kat: Andy’s art is so amazing in this series. This issue, the art is upped in every way possible. The use of colors is amazing. But also, the art helps to tell the story so well.

Final Thoughts

Shawn: 10/10 I really enjoyed this issue. The action and the reveal of Nameless will obviously be the big story, but it feels like Wyatt Kennedy is weaving together several stories at once, and doing so beautifully. Yes, readers are getting the main story of Billy, but are also learning more about Baba Yaga, about nameless, and most importantly, they are getting a glimpse into the story of Billy and Teddy. I can’t wait to see how they bring this one in for the landing in the final two issues.

Megan: 9/10. Wyatt Kennedy continues to cook with Wiccan: Witches’ Road #3! There’s so much to love about this comic, and the intensity just continues to grow. I’m very excited to see what’s next!

Kat: 10/10 This issue is really setting us up for what’s coming in these final 2 issues. The story is so good, and it’s only going to get crazier with these last 2 issues.

Overall Grade: 9.6/10