The Blacksmith
Art by Alberto Muriel
Written by Malik Evans and Richard Sparkman
The Blacksmith are a secret group that creates weapons for the USA military. But very few people know who they are ,and almost no-one knows their real names. This group has been around since the Revolutionary War. This OGN focuses on Alex Malloy. And then a gun created by him is used to kill a Senator. This causes Alex to become a hunted man. He has both the CIA and another group after him. But thanks to all the various weapons and equipment he has created he might just have a chance to clear his name.
This OGN kinda reminded me of a good spy novel mixed with some sci fi. The various weapons Alex has created are all pretty neat. Near the beginning of the OGN he is shown creating “ice” bullets. Which are made of super dense ice. Best thing about them is them melt and leave no trace. The artwork from Muriel has a distinct look, and I like it. The story from Evans and Sparkman ,while not completely original is entertaining and a fun fast paced read. One thing about this OGN that people should know is if you buy it online or at a comic shop the cover price is around $8. But Kickstart Comics has a distribution deal with Walmart. So if you find it at Walmart the cover price is $3.45,and is usually discounted down to $3. This is so worth the $3 and really is worth paying $8 if you can’t find it at your local Walmart. The Blacksmith earns a B+.