Demon Days: Cursed Web #1: The Webs we Weave {Advance Review}

While we dive further into the Demon Days series, we see things slowly being pieced together for Mariko, who was “first” introduced in Demon Days June release. She is now venturing on her own to understand who she is and to walk her path alone to Mt. Kirisaki. I will say this, that tiny fist bump Reina does with the spider before leaving (creepy) was kind of cute. During the first few panels, we do see Mariko talking and singing with the spider, however, as we slowly see her moving deeper into her path, we notice how her face is obscure and hidden. Could this be a way that Momoko shadowing Mariko lost in identity with herself? And when we finally do see Mariko’s face completely, she utters the words, “I remember.” The small battle ensues with a splash of blood and words that can be exchanged before Mariko is awoken in an unknown place.

We see Reina and Logan reappearing from Demon Days: X-Men, the first installment of the Demon Days saga. We see them both getting to know one another before Kuroki (Widow) appears and calls to Mariko. For Mariko, this is a dream come true as she is trusting to her, while Reina senses something sinister about the woman. And we learn why as she attacks her and sees that she is not what she seems. A small battle ensues again and with Mariko slowly understanding where she is coming from and who she is we see her slowly make peace with this. The rest of the comic comes to an end with new characters coming forward, a plan and guidance that is still shadowed in mystery. We are still unaware of why this is happening to Mariko and why she is being tracked down by these unknown assailants.