Invisible Kingdom has a lot of great things going for it. It is a fast-paced narrative that happens to be quite relevant with wisdom and mind-bending visuals about a novice nun (none) and space courier for a major corporation discovering a conspiracy between the dominant religion and the all-powerful mega corporation. When they do, they become prey in a desperate interstellar chase in order to suppress the truth.

The story line is pretty great, is often humorous, and has moments of wisdom. Christian Wards art is mostly wonderful, full of vivid and popping color work although some of the action scenes of quite busy.

If you love action-oriented, space capers - you'll love this. Check it out. ( )

Intriguing.

A space opera in a world where collusion between a religious order and a galaxy spanning corporation. Hard to describe, but filled with intriguing ideas and beautiful art. ( )

Fall 2021 (November);
~ 2021 Hugo Graphic Novel Nominee

Writing this review for both Vol 1 & Vol 2, as I had to read the first to be ready to read the second, which is the one on nominee status for this year. This story wasn't confusing, but it, also, wasn't very compelling. Found family & romance on a spaceship, thrown from one dicey situation to the next, while trying to take down an evil corporation and religious order that are in bed with each other. The love story definitely doesn't feel earned on either side. ( )

I liked the basic ideas here, though it does feel heavily Saga-influenced with all the zipping around and quickly sketched worldbuilding. It's about a space Amazon delivery crew, a nun who finds out her religious order is corrupt, and what brings them together. Christian Ward's art is beautiful, but I found the writing and the art made it a struggle to track the space Amazon characters as individuals, much to the detriment of the story.

Began very confusing until it hits a stride where the story becomes interesting. As far as the story-telling, I felt like I was paddling with my hands until someone gave me an oar. I loved the idea but did not care for the execution.

2.5 ( )