If you’re going to make a comic based on a cartoon, this shows it’s best to get an artist with a cartoonish style.

The cartoonish character designs, oil brush strokes, and simplistic backgrounds fit nicely with a comic based on a 2-D cartoon. Thankfully, Kambadais may have found a property here that suits his art style. If you’re a regular reader of this site (of course you are because you’re the best), you know we were incredibly put off by George Kambadais’s work on the limited John Carter series. However, you couldn’t ask for a better jumping-on point for new readers. In fairness, this entire comic is one big series of introductions to get readers grounded in the Gargoyles’ world, so if you already know these characters, this will feel like a lot of rehashing. The minor down point, which is only a down point for established Gargoyles fans, is how much time is spent on introductions and setup. The dialog and voices of the characters are all on point, the pacing is brisk and even, the plot elements to set up the arc are clearly established, and the (re)introductions of the entire cast of characters are commendably efficient. Everything about this comic feels authentic to the original series, which should be a tip for editors looking to jumpstart dormant properties – get the creators who know the property best.

The best part of the comic may be Dynamite’s wisdom in bringing on Greg Weisman (the original Gargoyles creator) to tell the story. It’s not a perfect comic, but it’s good enough to keep Gargoyles fans happy and make a few new fans along the way.

This is pure, classic Gargoyles goodness from start to finish. Gargoyles haven’t been updated for a modern audience. Your expectations haven’t been subverted. Okay, Gargoyle fans, let’s get this out of the way immediately.

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