Charmed: Season 10, Volume 1

Charmed Comic Series #5

by Pat Shand

When an ancient evil older than time itself targets the Charmed Ones, the girls realize they'll need to enlist some additional help. Calling on the services of their estranged sister, Prue, and the former demon, Cole, they will face what is perhaps the most powerful enemy of their lives!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Witches, Witchcraft, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural

156 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2015

About the author

PAT SHAND writes comic books (Robyn Hood, Family Pets, Charmed, Angel) and pop culture journalism (Sad Girls Guide, Blastoff Comics). He lives in San Diego with his girlfriend and their veritable zoo of cats.

Reviews

[aikaterine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had even quicker pace than the previous season.
And, it also made me realize why I haven't been enjoying the graphic novels as much as the TV show.

Season 9 and 10 usually have some time pass between issues, so you're not following a story anymore, more like the most important demonic occurrences.

Apart from that, there is the mystery of what is wrong between the 3 sisters and Prue. In the TV show, we were always in the sisters' secrets and lives, but in the comics we apparently only care about demons and fights.
And, that's what's majorly disconnecting me from the latter.

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that there were a couple of time jumps that kind of got me confused as to what was happening but overall the story was compelling and interesting. Issue #5 is probably my favourite issue so far (there are no real favourites but I just like the story line in that one). They have introduced the concept of the Old Ones which sounds like it could make for an interesting arch. Also, excited to find out what the heck is going on with.....

[Saria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm starting to feel a little less like "coming home" and more like I'm into something new. I think the plotline is still similar to how Charmed used to go, but I feel like the script - maybe? - isn't completely like how the sisters talk. I mean, Piper's snarky, Paige is sarcastic, and Phoebe's just sweet. I don't get these feelings always, and so much "deep" speech bubbles... I really don't know. They were never this "deep" all the time.
Anywho.

If Cole comes back one more time, I'm done... Seriously enough is enough and it doesn't even make sense to me right now. Not that the TV show always made sense, but I wasn't so tempted to point out the obvious plot holes.
Also, Prue has no point at the moment and I don't understand why the sisters won't see her or talk to her... but they'll probably get to it later.
The final annoying this is how Phoebe seems to be reminiscing Cole all of a sudden. Of course, I get it. I mean, we've all unexplainably missed an X despite being over the top in love at the moment. But I really don't want this to get so out of hand that I'd feel awkward for Coop, especially that Coop will probably act "out of character" for any person and be ok with it.

So there you go. Just a random small recap. I feel like I'm literally watching episodes and discussing them after. So cool. lol

[Kay ☾ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have a love / hate relationship with Charmed. I read the Season 9 comics and they were okay, nothing mind blowing. The reviews I saw for this were good, so I had to pick up a copy and read. SPOILERS AHEAD JUST SAYING -> I didn't like the artwork. Shannon Doherty didn't give the rights for Charmed to use her likeness, so "Prue" is a blonde haired woman who is covered in tattoos. The story line is also riddled with plot holes and doesn't really connect to the television show. Cole is back? I know he was in the Season 9 comic but why is he still in the story? Also, Coop aggravates me. The story line ended in a cliffhanger. I don't care, I won't be buying volume 2.

I was being generous giving this 2 stars.

[Sara G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving the art!

[Amanda [darjeeling_and_jade] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mini review time! This one picks up relatively soon after the finale of season 9. Some big things happen to the main characters--some of which I'm surprised about--which made the seriousness of the Charmed Ones' situation more clear. Ultimately I feel like the event Cole's death wasn't as emotional as it could have been because all my feelings on it had been spent long ago. I hadn't gotten back to feeling a connection, so it kind of fell flat for me.

I really liked the final chapter in this volume because it introduced what will become the big bad for this season. I thought that the plot of this one followed a line that was clearer than some of the last volumes in season 9, so I hope that continues because it makes the series as a whole more enjoyable.

[Luv · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got access to ths volume, unfortunately, I don't have access to the prior volume. That being said, Prue being back seems hella weird, especially as she seems to be living the loniest life one can imagine. Did they get into why the sisters are treating her like a pariah, or is this something to be further explored?

These characters don't do it for me like the original Halliwell sisters did, but, it's nice to get back into this world once again

[Dina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author of season 10 is different and it shows, especially in a way they have no idea about Prue as a character. The only redeeming parts were that they gave a second chance to Kyra and introduced a cute gay couple with fun powers. The story itself made no sense. The Charmed TV could barely handle the arcs about the greatest power (like the Source) and this comic tried to go above and beyond that and miserably failed, abandoning all logic and connections to canon. Unlike season 9, it didn’t feel like Charmed at all. And they killed off Cole. AGAIN.

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay. Not as big a fan of this volume as I want to be. I will say that issue 5 got me mad emotional and I wasn't ready for that at all. Still processing it honestly.

Think I'm going to take a break here and get to the remaining volumes next month unless someone wants to buddy read them with me sooner.

[Shayde Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

While, Season 9 lacked stakes and the story felt less important as a result. But, Season 10 does not. It packs a big punch killing off a fan favorite character at the end of Volume 1. Far better than Season 9 and that’s not only shown through the writing but through the art. Many pages are beautifully illustrated with the characters resembling their live action counterparts. Really great!

[Hayley B Halliwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugghh Yes

This one broke my heart. But I loved it, still. I am, of course, ready for the next volume. My diehard-Charmed-fan self is loving the continuation. Loving even more that it's in comic form. This is a big, broken yes from me.

[Anniken Haga · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was both good and not. It may just be me having a bad day making it kind of me, but if I didn't already have a relationship to the story, I wouldn't have liked this at all.
Honestly, it felt a little like it was missing something, but not as bad as 2/5 stars.

[Gemma Martín · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me ha gustado algo más la trama de este cómic. Siempre me han gustado los capítulos en los que una de las Halliwell se volvía mala y otra vez es el turno de Prue aunque de una forma brutal y muy entretenida.
Ha estado bien.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh wow they finally killed Cole. I hope it finally sticks, cause it's weird that he's always coming back.

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pat Shand perfectly picks up where Paul Ruditis left off.

[Sylvester · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Halliwell sisters are back with more action, not a lot happened in this volume except a series regular died. It took 6 issues to build up the tension, but I am hoping the rest of the issues in this season would be good.

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cover: I don't really like the cover all that much. I think they could have done something else for the cover to better represent the Charmed Ones.

Things that I did like: I love that they are even continuing this series even though it is just a Graphic novel. I really wish they would continue it through TV shows. But here I at least get to see what life if like with the sisters and their families, their children, and the battles they are still fighting.

Things that I didn't like: Sometimes throughout the graphic novel, I couldn't really see who was who. They all looked similar they didn't have their distinct features to say who is Piper, Phoebe, and Paige. I really wished they would be more distinct when drawing these characters.

Overall: I rated this a 5 out of 5, because I loved the Charmed Ones, and loved this because it was a quick read.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the last one, but not as great as the first three. There’s less callbacks which is disappointing, but some did still exost. But srill, its Charmed and therefore I will enjoy it no matter how many times I’ve read it.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay?

[Line · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much better than season 9 so far. Gives me hope for the rest of the "season"

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great job of carrying on the Charmed series. Almost thought I was watching it on tv. highly recommended.

[Shiv · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've ordered volume 2. I love continuing the story of the charmed ones.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Charmed Ones are back and more charming than ever!