EYES ON THE LEGENDS OF LOG SERIES
Deep within the forest of the North Woods, the mighty ax-wielding wooden giant, known as Log, defends these woods from all who attack it but finds himself lost in who and what he really is. Follow his adventures in The Legends of Log.
The Legends of Log is a Fantasy Adventure comic book series for all ages. I first came across the first 2 issues on the Alterna Comics Winter 2022 pre-order crowdfunding campaign. The stories are printed in Black & White on traditional old newspaper-like material in floppy format.
As of date, the series has 4 published issues, with 4 story arcs each. Most of the issues contain 32 pages, except for Issue #3 with 24 pages. In each issue, you will find on the first page the “WHO IS WHO?” section giving the readers a short character guide of all characters appearing in the stories.
Legends of Log was first published by Alterna Comics in 2020. Alterna Comics was founded in 2006 by publisher Peter Simeti and has gone on to help produce over 100 titles since then. Alterna Comics titles are distributed to readers and retailers worldwide from their online store.
THE STORIES
The stories of Legends of Log are the adventures of the Log and Bird, his feathered friend and faithful companion. Bird tries not only to help protect the North Woods but to also help the mighty wooden giant on his quest to seek out his true self. Their adventures are told in 4 issues, each with 4 story arcs.
LEGENDS OF LOG #1 WILDLANDS OF THE PREHISTORIC AGE!
The creative team of the first issue consists of Ski Suharski (writer), Bob Berry (artist), Terry Baldwin (artist), Ian Miller (artist), and Wes Locher (Letterer). The first issue was first a one-shot which later became a #1 issue.
In this first issue, we’ll see the first appearances of Log, Bird, Warlock Darkgrim, Gogg, Corra – The Savage Jungle Girl. We will learn about the first four adventures from the Alterna Comics series, Legends of Log that includes Attack of the Serpent Creeper, Land of Giants, Troglodyte of the Wildlands and Log, and the Savage Girl.
LEGENDS OF LOG #2: SUBTERRANEAN TERRORS!
The creative team of the first issue consists of Ski Suharski (writer), Bob Berry (artist), Terry Baldwin (artist), Ian Miller (artist), Frankie B. Washington (artist), and Wes Locher (Letterer).
In this second issue, we’ll see the first appearances of Termite Queen, Lexanna – Queen of the Tree Nymphs, Captain Cutter, and Mole Men. The second issue contains the following stories: The Golem, the Beast that Lies Beneath, Attack of the Axmen, and Darkness of the Underground where Log battles giant wood-eating termites in the darkness of the underground.
LEGENDS OF LOG #3: SORCERY OF MADNESS!
The creative team of the first issue consists of Ski Suharski (writer), Bob Berry (artist), Terry Baldwin (artist), Ian Miller (artist), Lorenzo Palermo (artist), Loran Skinkis (artist), and Wes Locher (Letterer).
In this third issue, we’ll see the first appearances of Sorceress Queen, Wizard Graywood, Ice Witch, Snow Beast, and Creeper Vines. The second issue contains the following stories: Log and the Fire Imps, Snow Creature of the Ice Witch, Roots of Evil, Legends of the Log Adventure Strips, and Enchanter of Trees.
LEGENDS OF LOG #4: CREATURES OF MAYHEM!
The creative team of the first issue consists of Ski Suharski (writer), Bob Berry (artist), Terry Baldwin (artist), Ian Miller (artist), Frankie B. Washington (artist), Loran Skinkis (artist), and Wes Locher (Letterer).
In this final issue, we’ll see the first appearances of Rimyax. The fourth issue contains the following stories: The Scarab, Beneath the Pale Blood Moon, To Dream a Little Dream, Legends of Log Adventure Strips, and Where Creatures Dwell.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Legends of Log is an entertaining series for all ages. Kids in particular will enjoy it. The stories stimulate the imagination while also giving out a message, a moral to the story, and the character guide is very helpful to the structure of the series. The story arcs are short which reminds me a lot of the stories in the Archies and Jetta Rea’s Comics Digest editions. Wouldn’t it be cool to have a Comics Digest edition of Legends of Log with all the stories?
Having obtained the first 2 physical issues already, I bought the remaining issues at the Alterna Website. They also offer a complete set that includes the one-shot version of issue#1 and the blank variant cover of issue #1. The complete set of Legends of Log can be found at the Alterna online store at a very affordable price.
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