Ottaviani considered such a new studio taking on as large a project as a 160-page graphic novel was "ambitious" and that he was lucky to have had the book published. Even the format—the book is wider than it is tall—was a departure for Ottaviani.
Ottaviani thought taking on a large-scale project, such as a 160-page graphic novel, was a bold move, and he considered himself lucky to see his work in print. The unusual aspect of the book's format, being wider than it is tall, also set it apart from Ottaviani's usual style.