The seasons are wonderful adventures and have become strange as we progress. Spring is one of four sisters, each named after the season, adding a bit of whim to the strange world that becomes even more strange as the circus rolls into town. From the first issue, we have ripped the tears of this circus into town and ruined them, but only Spring realizes they are creepy at best. As her sister’s summer heart is controlled by a magic mirror, the circus tilts completely to take over the spring heart in Season #6. Can she last their attempts to conquer her?
Picking up from where we left off, Spring is falling Topsy Turbay through the magical world of the circus. Artist Paul Azaseta uses every inch of the comic page to convey the nature of breaking all its fourth wall. We open as she runs from the lead clown, reaching the edge at the end of the first page, knocking down the surface slide (a whole new place) straight down into four long panels. It’s first down, then up, then up, and finally, immediately from the page to a white groove.
Many of the problems are similar, and Page turns take you to completely different locations. Thanks to the magic of the circus, it is logical in the story, but its structure is also intentionally jarring, making every page itself a kind of story. In other words, “story” is a nightmare. The circus gives up on spring and tries to put her in submission to the mirror that will make her happy forever.
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Writers Rick Limender and Azaseta take us through multiple locales we have seen before, like bakeries and all-new things. It’s a fun way to see all the places often.
As all the magical oddities go on, a bit of Deus Ex Machina arises, throwing Spring goldfish into a whole new kind of character. From the security guards at the magic door to the changes in various scenes, this issue features Alice in Wonderland, which seems like a fun myth.
Thankfully, this issue also has some plot progressions. I won’t ruin it, but despite the oddity, there are some specific discoveries. Certainly, there is no reason why families in the season are still targeted, but we know that there is enough freedom to change the tide at least in the spring.
Seasons #6 is a visually inventive ride through the circus-burned mixed chaos, blending surrealism and emotional interests as a spring battle for her heart and family future. It’s a working wild story experiment and I’d like to see what comes next.
“Season” #6 is a visually original ride
Season #6
Seasons #6 is a visually inventive ride through the circus-burned mixed chaos, blending surrealism and emotional interests as a spring battle for her heart and family future. It’s a working wild story experiment and I’d like to see what comes next.
Paul Azaceta’s ingenious panel work really makes Circus Magic a mess and immersive feeling.
The strong emotional stakes of spring add depth to the surreal visuals.
A clever callback to the previous setting adds a richness to the story.
The comprehensive mystery is still lacking clarity, and answers about family targets are limited.
