The folks over at DC Comics are obviously no strangers to creating iconic comic book series with the likes of Superman and Batman under their umbrella. Adding to their rich library, they’ve begun publishing a brand new series that’s worth becoming your next comic obsession. That series is C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table.

Written by Tom Taylor with art by Daniele Di Nicuolo, C.O.R.T. follows the adventure of a group of kids who bond with magical medieval weapons that were fused with the souls of the original Knights of the Round Table of Arthurian legend. The kids, who just thought they’d be waking up that day to go to school, play soccer, and hang with their friends, must now train with their new weapon companions to take on an evil organization and save the world.

This tale is both charming and action-packed. Obviously, there are exciting battles and chases, but you really feel for these characters in this creative coming-of-age story. The friendship between the kids, their relationships with their families, and even their bonding with their weapons are surprisingly front and center, and it gives the story emotional weight in addition to the awesome swords and spears.

There’s also a welcome amount of humor throughout. The banter between the kids and even between the talking weapons themselves is a witty delight. The tone is just as light-hearted as it needs to be, leading to plenty of laughs and smiles in addition to those more suspenseful moments.

If the lore centered around King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table doesn’t catch your interest, maybe the fact that this comic feels similar to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Big Bad Beetleborgs, and the like will. It’s campy in the best ways possible. 

It may be a modern all-ages comic, but it’s definitely for everyone. It’s perfect for new, younger comic readers, serving as a fantastic entry point into the world of comic books. It’s also an entertaining story that offers up a feeling of nostalgia for those who grew up with Power Rangers and Saturday morning cartoons. C.O.R.T. feels exactly like the stories many of us grew up with, but for today’s audiences.

Daniele Di Nicuolo’s art is simply terrific. The character designs are simple and relatable yet worthy of cosplay. The expressions the characters have in each panel help to tell much of the story. All this, paired with the vibrant colors by Rain Beredo, make this comic a treat for the eyes and imagination.

It is worth noting, however, that at the time of writing this article, C.O.R.T. is only meant to be a six-issue series. While Taylor and Di Nicuolo hope to continue the story beyond that if this initial run is successful enough, that’s not a lot of room to tell the full story. Mainly, there are quite a few characters here. The core group is made up of seven kids, but only two of them seem to be getting the time to have full arcs. The solution to this is to either have fewer characters or to have many more books published, and I wholeheartedly vote for the latter.

If you haven’t picked up any of the issues of C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table yet, you’re missing out on something excellent for comic readers of all ages. It’s worthy of being your next comic obsession.

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