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The Witcher: Fox Children

Geralt’s journey leads him aboard a ship of fools, renegades, and criminals- - but some passengers are more dangerous than others, and one hides a heinous secret that could lead crew and passengers to a bitter and hideous fate at the hand of a vengeful fox mother!

Unlike the direct adaptation one-shots, Fox Children is an extended retelling of the Vulpess storyline in the “Season of Storms” novel. In the novel, I loved the Vulpess story; Vulpesses, or also called Aguara’s, are conceptually very cool. Geralt’s fear of them makes them feel larger than life, and their mysterious abilities and life cycles feel very folktale. They’re a wonderful addition to the Witcher mythos and this story is no exception.

The Vulpess’ illusory magic lends to an oppressive horror tone. Even as the reader, you’re not sure what’s real and what isn’t, and it makes for really fun reading. Never knowing what’s next and some crafty paneling breathes life into this freaky story, without losing wit and humor. Biggest gripe is ugly faces, otherwise pencils are solid and those earthy colors and tones are great at creating an unsettling scene.