Breath of Bones: A Tale Of The Golem Issue 2 Review
Written by: Steve Niles
Art by: Dave Wachter
Breath of Bones: A Tale of The Golem is at its heart a story of a boy named Noah and his grandfather Jacob being able to believe in something they can't see. That, sprinkled with some Nazis and a giant stone Golem, make Breath of Bones a nice break from the usual. A little known fact is that Golems make everything better (see also: monkeys), as anyone who has played Dragon Age Origins with Shale can attest. If you haven't read issue 1, I suggest giving the preview a read, as it gives some good insight into Noah's life and his relationship with Jacob.
Issue 2, meanwhile, gives a small glimpse at how terrifying life became for anyone of Jewish origin, constantly waiting to be rounded up and taken somewhere no one should ever have to go. There isn’t a great deal of dialogue in this issue, but not much is needed, as together with the black and white art, Niles succeeds in creating a sense of despair and solitude that a thousand words couldn’t convey better. Wachter’s art is so expressive it makes each piece of dialogue leap right off the page. If you’re looking for a unique alternative to superhero comics at the moment, then giving Breath of Bones a read might be worth your time.
