1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad Volume 1

I've never read a single tale of Sinbad the Sailor (I know of the comedian Sinbad, though!). Admittedly, the only reason I bought "1001 Arabian Nights" was because of Alorana the Witch Queen (yeah, she's one hot number).The plot goes like this: Sinbad and his new crew (which includes a gorgeous witch named Samelia and Wilhelm, a guy who's cursed to look like a green-skinned demonic-looking creature) journey to the islands of Ma'rut and Ka'tan, searching for the Sunfury Amulet, one of many artifacts that comprise the Jericho Visor which reportedly can help Sinbad clear his name (he's been wrongly accused of murder in his own home of Baghdad). On Mar'ut, he meets the aforementioned Alorana, who gives Sinbad a bit more info regarding the Sunfury Amulet. Sinbad and his crew then set out to Ka'tun to retrieve the amulet, but soon it turns out that Alorana has more sinister machinations for Sinbad and his gang, most especially Samelia.Dan Wickline wrote a sensible plot with decent-enough twists, good dialogue (including some banter on part of Sinbad) and a bit of mystery. The story had very mild character development, mostly between Wilhelm and Alorana's right-hand servant Mahdu (there's a hint of a potential romance between the two). I loved the art by most of this TPB's artists (Gus Vasquez, who penciled the prelude, did a passable job IMHO; the rest, especially Paola Pantalena, Ron Adrian and Eduardo Ferigato, each did a bang-up job); the scenes, characters, costumes and props were all beautifully drawn. The book was racy at times (one prominent example: at one point, Sinbad and Alorana engage in a steamy make-out session, during which the latter ends up topless -- don't worry, no nudity -- but they're interrupted before they do anything else), but rest assured, nothing pornographic or explicit happens.All in all, "1001 Arabian Nights" was a pretty decent read with loads of eye candy.

just enjoy the read

The book came in good time with my prime account . It was in pretty good condishion except for the fact that there what a big tare on the cover. It kinda looked like some one took a little bite out of it. Other then that it was great, the book was for my husband who was too excited to read it to even care about the cover.

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The introduction of this comic says it all. Sinbad is one of the few eastern heroes who has made the transition to the western world and is possible even more beloved here then is over there. I really enjoy the comic. I had a few reservations to begin with. I know Zenescope like its women characters; to the point where they have changed the sex of former beloved characters e.g. Robin Hood to  Grimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood (Grimm Fairy Tales Presents)  (which is my favourite zeniscope title). When I saw the cover to this issue and  1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad Volume 2  I was sure they changed Sinbad into a girl, but another reviewer said "Sinbad is the man".The art work is great (not just because of the pretty girls which are Zenescope's speciality), all the characters look authentic. In the fight scenes they even get cuts and bruises. I like this interpretation of the Sinbad character as I looks more tough and dangerous (more in keeping with his reputation) then the Disney version. The story line is good, what you would expect from a Sinbad story, monsters and magic, heroics.The story, Sinbad has carved out a reputation for himself. Depending where you are from and who you ask he has many different roles, thief, murderer, pirate, but most of all hero. To clear his name he must find an artefact that show the truth to find this my must first find many other artefacts as clues to his final goal. The first step, find a new ship and crew.The version of Sinbad looks big and bulky but has surprising agility, he acts reckless but really is improvising a plan of attack, he seem self-indulgent but is fiercely loyal to his crew (including the female members) and goes out of his way to protect people "the commoners". I enjoyed the story and each crew member has they own secretes so I hope they maintain the standard through the series. I will say this it would be a PG to age 12 and above comic there is no full nudity but a lot of flesh and innuendo. All in all I really enjoyed it and am ordering vol 2 and waiting for Vol 3. Grimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood (Grimm Fairy Tales Presents)1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad Volume 2

A must for all graphic novel fansIt came within days of me ordering it and would deffenatly use them again