This is a deeply problematic story. And by that, I mean that it features theft, assault, murder, public theater, slavery, and rape. But the art is fantastic. Look at that that opening sequence – zooming in from general to specific. The entire comic is full of very interesting sequential art choices like this. But also sexual assault.

(Heavy Metal issue #207, August 2003 – Page 85 The Fires of Askell #1 – The Wonderous Balm by Arleston and Mourier)