Adobe Kroger: Dame Commander
Adobe Kroger: Dame Commander is one of the three initial launch titles for the Mythoverse shared comic universe. The series details events in Adobe Kroger's life one year prior to the events of Adobe Kroger: Knight Errant.
Development
Plot
Issue 1
In 2012, the Order of the Carolingian Cross sends a team headed by Neophyte Paladin Adobe Kroger to rescue a group of captive young women from an evil cult. Adobe is accompanied by Reese Connelly, a myrmidon, and Casey Crumb, a wizard. Adobe Kroger is a lowly Acolyte Sentinel, third class, the lowest ranking member of the Order of The Carolingian Cross permitted to lead a combat or infiltration mission. It is established that Adobe has a stutter, which can potentially impede her efficacy due to her need to verbalize in order to manifest her holy powers.
The skyscraper in which the Cult resides is guarded by formidable magical wards, which prevent Adobe's team from using their powers. Thus, Casey must attempt to disable the wards before the team can infiltrate. Upon doing so, Casey realizes that the wards are far more resilient than she had anticipated, and she must remain outside the building and continue her efforts while Reese and Adobe move in.
Issue 2
Themes
As in the novel, many of the themes in Adobe Kroger: Dame Commander will revolve around the effects of abuse and addiction, as well as the importance of strong and present fathers.
Reception
Reception for Issue 1 was generally positive, with most reviews praising Leandro Panganiban's art, the action, and that the protagonist was relatable due to her vulnerability. There was a general consensus that the cliffhanger left the story feeling too short, and Dan promised more content and a deeper dive into Adobe's character in issue 2.
Trivia
- Dame Commander is a real knightly title given to females, established June 4, 1917. It was in this year that female Paladins began appearing in the Order of The Carolingian Cross.
- Adobe wields two sabers in combat. In her left hand is a model 1860 cavalry saber, and in her right is a talwar. That her swords do not match is attributed to, as the creator put it, "Her mental tick which requires her to break symmetry".
- Adobe's character design was inspired by a young Neve Campbell.
- The title Adobe Kroger: Dame Commander follows the pattern which creator Dan Sacharow established with the first novel and intends to carry on through all works featuring Adobe Kroger as lead; that is, The name Adobe Kroger followed by a designation or title.
