Books : Kingdom Come

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Rating:

- genious
goes without saying that this is a work of art. A powerhouse in any comic collection this story is gripping and the artwork is breathtaking.

Rating:

- Some Good Stuff Man
As a Christian, I just don't relish in the fact that they used the book of Revelation for a basis for this story. I mean it's a great story and all. But they did not need that to make it a good one. I guess it pressed a nerve or two, and for that it loses a star. That aside,absolutely everything else is top-star, two-thumbs up quality. Not to mention it is one HUGE graphic novel.Alex Ross is the man. I repeat THE MAN. His art is fantastic. Definately pick it up. Maybe not a must have, but just for the art alone I think it is worth it. Once again, they really didn't need Revelation for this novel, but everything else makes it definately worth it. Batman as always is great. Superman...well, is Superman as always. The love triangle with him and Wonder Woman Played real well and...e'hem...the baby. Nuff said. Pick it up.

Rating:

- Great!
Alex Ross artwork is alone worth the price. A great story makes it a treasure.

Rating:

- Amazing art, thought provoking (If heavy handed story)
Perhaps using The Book of Revelations as the basis for a superhero tale is a bit overreaching, but the idea of superheroes losing control and no longer caring about the human population makes for interesting reading. "What really motivates these super beings to do good?" and "When there are no more villains who do we fight?" are the questions presented here and when Superman becomes disgusted with the violence he withdraws from the world; leaving a void that is filled with chaos. With the human element being presented by a preacher who has lost his fate, and guided by DC Comics most overtly religious hero, The Spectre, the book's themes move forth heavy handedly but reach a conclusion that generally prove to be satisfying. As this remains a seminal event DC's history and current comics reflect many of the characters created for this series, this is an important book for fans of DC Comics.
The art is amazing. Alex Ross's paintings bring a layer of reality to comics that add another dimension to the reader's enjoyment visual perspective of what superheroes might look like in the "real world." There is always some new detail available; this art holds up under many viewings. The reader is often rewarded with one more detail that was missed and that is a rarity in comics. The art alone would be worth the price of this book, but when accompanied by a good story that has affected the DC line since its creation; this becomes a must buy for the DC fan.

Rating:

- Great Fantasy for a comic universe
set in the future, this dark comic explores the "what-if"'s and logical evolution of what would happen if comic book characters were real. The gritty drawing and emotions come through to make a coherent, realisitic scene. any fan of the what-if world of comics should check it out

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