W.I.T.C.H. Part 1, Vol. 2: The Twelve Portals (W.I.T.C.H.: The Graphic Novel, 2) (Volume 2)

This is a wonderful trip down memory lane! As a huge fan of W.I.T.C.H., I was pleasantly surprised to see YenPress re-releasing this Disney Italian comic series to English readers after so many years! Each volume contains four of the original comic issues, summarizing the first saga into three neat re-released volumes! Fans of this series would be delighted. The series followed five girls with magical powers over the elements; Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin, creating the acronym W.I.T.C.H. The girls discovered they are the Guardians of the Veil, fighting to protect Earth from the evil creatures of Metamoor. At the same time, they must restore the rightful ruler of Metamoor back on the throne. With barely any guidance, the Guardians must learn to work together, control their powers, and who they can and can't trust. This Italian comic series isn't your typical magical-girl genre, but a blend of super-heroes, actions, romance, exciting and sometime dark adventures, with some of the most wonderfully created characters ever to hit the pages! The story is very well told and beautifully illustrated by some of the most talented Italian comic artists.I am very pleased to see that unlike the first English edition previously published by Hyperion, YenPress doesn't censor or alter some parts of the comic's panels, and quotes on the pin-up pages were not omitted. This is how W.I.T.C.H. should have been re-released all along. My only disappointment is the type of paper YenPress chose to print the pages. Unlike most comic books with colored pages, the pages in this volume isn't glossy. Other than this small nickpicking, I am thrilled to see my favorite childhood comic series coming back to life here in North America.Hyperion stopped halfway through the second story arc and the last English issue was officially translated in the Phillipines after the end of the six story arc. I do hope that YenPress will continue to re-release all of W.I.T.C.H.'s comic issues beyond the second story arc so that a new generation of fans can explore the magic and the wonder of this story, while satisfying the older fans.

I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel! I find the illustrations beautiful! The characters are nice to look at, unique and emotions are expressed well. Further the background art and colors used are very pleasing to the eye.The story was easy to follow and very enjoyable. I especially appreciate how teens (and adults) can relate to the friendship, sibling and parent/child relationship that is shown in the story.I found this series when I was a young teen and still enjoy it now. I find that it's very relatable and the illustration is one of the main things that inspired me to take drawing more seriously. For that reason this series will always have a special place in my heart.I think others could enjoy this story and art as well. Especially young teens.

An excellent title from the creative minds at Disney Italia.These five girls are not the fashion plate cuties with perfect hair who defeat evil in stylish outfits as the guys all swoon over them. Instead they're five ordinary girls with regular clothes who stumble and flail along, trying to make sense of the challenges they face and the new and sometimes troubling powers they posses, although they don't know how to use them.Only one dresses stylishly. There are more baggy jeans on display than miniskirts. And the only girl who could be considered shapely is also on the edge of being pudgy. They have trouble with boys, get in fights over trivial things and generally act like average middle school girls, except for the problems of being Guardians of the Veil, with powers over the elements.The other characters are much the same. Earth people are friends, rivals or bullies, just like normal life. People from the other dimension across the veil are good, evil or indifferent, and loyalties and alliances can shift depending on what the character has learned and where their benefit lies. Old friends can betray you and enemies might ride to the rescue as the battle lines shift.The first story arc is a grand epic, and I've already read it twice and pre-ordered the next two arcs.

I've been a fan of WITCH since seeing the cartoon back in 2005 on Disney JETEX channel and even bought the paperbacks when they where in limited print back than too. I'm so happy to see that this amazing comic series is going back into print here in the USA and i recommend this to anyone who is a fan of fantasy and magical girl type genre. the art is great and the fight scenes come off well done for a kids comic. i cant wait to see more in the adventures of these girls!

My daughter is 9 and she loves this series. She can't wait for the next one to come out!

My daughter loves this series. It is has nice drawings and it is innocent enough for this day and age. The problem is the price. Too expensive. They should offer a good discount when buying many editions at once.

This one came in better condition then the first book I got. But it has some scuff marks on the bound of the book but can’t really complain much. Love it still 😍

I CANNOT BELIEVE THESE ARE REPRINTED! Arrived in good condition and ready to enjoy! great timing too!!