Another one of my Kickstarters cleared and it's a series I've been waiting on for awhile now. But before that, can I say that this year's been good for my Kickstarter choices? Yeah, some have been late, but the bulk of them published this year. Considering the issues post-COVID, I'd say that a good landmark.

And speaking of landmarks, have you ever heard of Tulsa? This story starts off with a slight nod to the massacre there in 1921 in the setting, though it's hard to tell if it really is Tulsa beforehand. But I see where this is going...

Sadiqah is a smart and strong 13-year-old girl living in this small city. Her father's bank sponsors her school but it is facing trouble as some scummy folks want to buy it out. There's a lesson here about not letting outsiders control your finances. But before we go further down that road, Sadiqah faces a ninja attack and the truth about her origins. 

The artwork is pretty good, though not quite amazing. I like the facial expressiveness, but the framing wasn't as inspiring.  I liked the background and scenes a bit better than the character art. Will we see improvements in issue #1? Well, I have it and I'll talk about it next week.

You can find Issue 0 at Platform7 and Tuskegee Heirs for now. 

More of Sadiqah this week. I'm not 100% impressed like I was with Niobe but it's still a fun read. Let's talk about it some more.

In this issue, we find Sadiqah at the start of her journey to California at the behest of her parents when they fell to the attackers. On the way, she encounters 3 heroic 'ninja' who are here to help her. But naturally she doesn't trust them and a fight breaks out. While this is going on, the Tulsa massacre rages nearby and she wants to go back and avenge her parents. But the mystic threats are close. Will she and her guardian survive?

The art was a touch below the first issue. The company changed colorists and so I noticed a difference. The tones a bit too bright at times and the shading's a little lacking. But I still liked the panel work and framing. 

If you're into a 1920s mystic adventure, give it a go. I think you'll like it.

You can find Issue 1 at Platform7 and Tuskegee Heirs for now. 

This is the most recent issue in the series, hot off the Kickstarter shelves. The previous comics were included in the pack, hence why I got them. 

We continue with the plotline of Sadiqah heading west to find the second half of her map and the location of the relics related to Queen Calafia. On the way, they rescue a boy called Carlos from peonage and pain. This puts Sadiqah in a situation where fulfilling her mission clashes with her moral outlook. Will she leave Carlos to his fate, or will her cousin intervene? Also, her mom is back and hot on her trail!

The artwork had some improvements. The recurring characters look better, the framing's nicer, and the action's crisper. I didn't like how they drew Sadiqah's face- it reminds me of the brat dolls from years ago for some reason.

You can find Issue 2 at Platform7 and Tuskegee Heirs for now.