The final chapter of the epic Wynd saga by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas begins in Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1, setting up a massive conflict between the forces of good and evil in Etheliel, all set in motion by the titular Wynd. It depends on fate. Journey to the Wind is a winding and wild one, establishing a rich world filled with lore, politics, and many secrets, enhanced by great characterization of the protagonists and vibrant art.
Unlike the previous volume of Wynd, which was a five-issue mini-edition, this final adventure takes place over eight issues, giving Tynion IV and Dearinus plenty of time and space to conclude their acclaimed story. I was able to fully flesh it out. . Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1 perfectly sets up the finale, reshaping the coming war politically and physically between the human, faerie, and vampire realms, and giving readers a glimpse of what our heroes will face. It’s a scary reminder of the risks.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1.
“Wind: The Power of the Blood #1” features the bandaged man dying, Wind and Yorick being captured by vampire general Zedra, and the remaining heroes resting in Northport. It picks up where “The Empty Throne” ended. As usual, Oakley is angry. She loves Wind like a brother and is furious that they don’t charge into the vampire country to rescue Wind… yet she doesn’t do anything about it. After a fight with Lady Merien, who is still grieving the death of her mother and her assault on the Faerie Folk, Oakley realizes that she needs to step up and goes in search of the Witch of Northport. Oakley’s characterization is one of the highlights of this issue, and the series as a whole, for me, and shows how talented Tynion IV is when it comes to character development and growth.
The wind…doesn’t go very well. Trapped by Zedra, he dreams of living in Pipe Town, but his happy dreams are turned into a living nightmare as he is drained of strange blood by the vampire army. Diarinas’ art in this sequence is both disturbing and brilliant, turning Wind’s beautiful winged form into a desecration, crucified against a wall and tortured like a caged animal. Not only does Wind’s blood give vampires usable wings (potentially winning the war), but in the final page (major spoiler), Zedra uses Wind’s blood to give her dead brother, Bandaged. It becomes clear that they are trying to resurrect the man. How powerful is Wind Blood and what else can it do?
boom!
This review feels very formal. All I want to say is that I love Wind. It’s great to see such exciting, gorgeous, heartfelt books with authentic queer representation thriving in the comics community. I was sad when I learned that The Power of the Blood was the final volume of Wynd, but I’m also glad that Tynion and Dearinas were able to tell the story they wanted to tell and wrap it up neatly. I was happy that I was feeling that way. I’m sad to see Etheliel’s world finally end, but I’m already hoping for more stories to be created in this world. Also, on a side note, I’ll never get over Wind’s character design…I’m really into his wings growing from his hips instead of his shoulders, just such a unique, animalistic visual. . I love it.
I would also like to highlight Michael Dialynas’ art. He is responsible not only for the pen work, but also for the colors, which play an important role in the mood and tone of the series. Dearinas is incredibly talented at evoking facial expressions, emotion, and especially the emotional and physical pain that we see in abundance in this first issue.
boom!
Now, back to Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1. Since this is the first issue of the final volume, there was a bit of a “setting” feel to it, and it felt a little tedious. However, Tynion IV is slowed down by developments such as Yorick choosing to attempt Wind’s jailbreak despite encountering his mother, and the important reveal that the Bandaged Man may return. is well balanced. There are still so many secrets left in the world of Etheliel, most notably the full background of Wind’s parents and how he was born, and the creators deliberately developed these secrets. It is clear that using the 8 questions you need to clarify. Don’t rush to see how they unfold.
Honestly, all I want for Wind’s final chapter is for Wind to finally be able to live his life without hiding his strange bloodline, preferably with Thorn by his side. . I don’t care if United Etheliel doesn’t do well…I just want Wind to get the result he deserves. Sigh.
Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1 is a great start to the final chapter of the Wind Saga by Michael DeArinas and James Tynion IV, moving readers through the first three volumes while slowly advancing the story. It gives a great understanding of what happened. The art is great, capturing the freedom of Northport and the horror of Wind’s confinement, and the writing is as impressive as ever. If you’ve already read the rest of Wynd, you’ll definitely want to pick up this issue. If you haven’t read it yet, go back and read it from the beginning and join us here at the end.
“Wynd: The Power of the Blood” #1 is the dark and bloody beginning to the epic final chapter of Wynd
Wind: Power of Blood #1
Wynd: The Power of the Blood #1 is a great start to the final chapter of the Wind Saga by Michael DeArinas and James Tynion IV, moving readers through the first three volumes while slowly advancing the story. It makes you understand what happened perfectly. The art is great, capturing the freedom of Northport and the horror of Wind’s confinement, and the writing is as impressive as ever. If you’ve already read the rest of Wynd, you’ll definitely want to pick up this issue. If you haven’t read it yet, go back and read it from the beginning and join us here at the end.
Great art as always Dialynas
The stakes really rise when Wind is captured by the enemy.
I’ve always loved Oakley’s features.
Admittedly there is a bit of a problem with the “setup” but I’m glad they aren’t rushing it
I also wish Thorne had been a little more upset about Wind’s literal torture.
