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Supergod (2009)

by Warren Ellis(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1592910998 (ISBN13: 9781592910991)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Avatar Press

review 1: Excellent and original idea concerning an alternate history arms race to create superhuman beings - This does not end well! If I have an issue with this I'd say that it moves so fast that it's over almost as soon as it begins and I'd have enjoyed reading a much longer and more in depth version of the story. The artwork is excellent, especially the totally unexpected appearance by a certain old god...or at least something that very much resembles him. Recommended, but it's over very, very quickly.
review 2: In World War Z, countries are apportioned a chapter or two, and the zombie apocalypse is a lens through which to view and analyze the national identities of various global actors. Supergod taps that well rather effectively with its various avatars of destruct... moreion, coming as they each do from different countries. America's is Christian, with a longing to possess a firm cultural identity and unflinching national loyalty, but also a psychology and history that is a diametrically opposed to being without independence. Aaaaaand while I want to comment on how accurately it represents the personalities of the other nations it sets its sights on, I'll hide behind the statement "Why don't you read it for yourself and find out?" rather than risking opening my mouth on something I have no business to. ;)It's also one of the best comic book writing exercises in making a monologue entertaining, as with few exceptions our lead Dr. Reddin is the only speaker in the entire book, and I'm mesmerized start to finish. There are times, though, where I feel like Mr. Gastonny is having trouble with faces, or perhaps difficulty understanding the feelings/motivations of certain characters (intermittently). Particularly Maitreya's, Malak's and Krishna's, as their faces can (but do not always) seem like unreadable blobs in a way that I don't think is meant to convey their inscrutability. It's a minor quip, but it is a cord that yanks me out of the story whenever it rears its enigmatic head.Overall, a strong one-shot from the wonderful Mr. Ellis. I wish it had gone longer and took even more subtle opportunities to muse on the character and philosophy of various countries, but what is here is fun and fascinating and smart. less

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