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The Question, Vol. 1: Zen and Violence (The Question I book 1; issues 1-6)
A new trade paperback collecting the 1980s adventures of The Question, the faceless, morally conflicted avenger based in corrupt Hub City! A martial arts master, The Question delved into Eastern philosophy as he battled crime and the crooked politicians of his hometown. This volume, collecting issues #1-6, features appearances by Batman and many of DC's martial arts heroes...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
October 3rd 2007
by DC Comics
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I love the fact that O'Neil took such a douche bag of a character and rather than reinvent him he actually reformed him by making him realize he was a prick, introducing him to eastern philosophy as opposed to his old set of "world is black and white, there is no gray" rules. And to top that, while becoming a reasonable human being he became 5 times deadlier, trained not only in a new school of thought but in the martial arts as well by none other than Richard Dragon. Thanks to Alex Boney for te...more
Vic Sage is a brutal hero in a brutal town. Populated by truly despicable yet rounded characters, Hub City makes Gotham seem almost Utopian; an inept, drunken mayor, a corrupt, bullying police force, and a crazy evangelist ensure that Hub City mirrors the "real world" in a way that Gotham, with its gleefully evil crazies, never could. Vic Sage (The Question) is a truly complex, conflicted character, at times bordering on being unlikeable but at others displaying a surprising tenderness (like whe...more
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I first became acquainted with The Question on The Justice League Unlimited animated show on Cartoon Network. I was intrigued. He wears a mask that gives him a face with no features. The Question is sort of a more philosophical (and less badass) Batman. He's a crusader against injustice and corruption, who doesn't mind using his fists, although he's also very cerebral.
This was a good introduction to him in the graphic novel/comics form. I liked seeing how he goes from being rather brash and unor...more
This was a good introduction to him in the graphic novel/comics form. I liked seeing how he goes from being rather brash and unor...more
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Two of the great master's of superhero comic's come together to revive a hero of a different kind. While the art might take some getting use to, it is definitely some of the best hero art of its period. This story creates superhero that feels more like he is battling desperately to save a rotten modern noir influenced city. It emphasizes a variety of cultures (both on the side of good and evil), and presents a hero who is tough, but human in his limits.
The art is dated, but well done. I rarely found myself wondering what was happening in a given frame or how the character moved from position 1 to 2. There were a few mistakes with the colorist, but those can be forgiven.
The plot is smooth. There's a crapload of character development completed in a very short period of time and it's all very well done. The art and story work cohesively.
The plot is smooth. There's a crapload of character development completed in a very short period of time and it's all very well done. The art and story work cohesively.
Great 80s comics. From a modern perspective, it does seem a little dated, but only a little. Mostly it doesn't really seem to deserve the "mature readers" tag it had at the time, when there's only a little violence and some social commentary. But it's some great crime comics, all in all.
The start to a fantastic series, with an incredibly aptly named title. Many of these early issues are really a meditation on violence, and this is definitely the thinking man's vigilante. Great art, great writing, big recommendation.
This was cool. It feels right at home in the 80s, with the noir-style of Frank Miller's Daredevil and the art of Alan Moore's Swamp Thing. Dark, smart and with a unique character I can get behind. Can't wait to read more.
I like the Question and really wanted to like this. I just couldn't get into it. It feels dated and the I found the characters to be pretty wooden.
Ooh! The 80's. That was my first thought. It's an interesting book. Maybe not my favorite, but I enjoyed it.
Great, great crime stuff. You can see how Frank Miller influenced this...or maybe was influenced by it. Rick Magyar's inks aren't bad. And it weaves an excellent crime story, with some great long-term mysteries.
First in the DC Comics series, "The Question." Solid DC fare, with a martial arts subtext.
xtremely innovative. At times, thoughtful, brutal, and disturbing.
The Question is one of my favorites.
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Dennis O'Neil is a comic book writer and editor best known for his work on Batman, Green Arrow/Green Lantern, and The Question.
He also wrote a novel with Jim Berry under the pen name "Jim Dennis".
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He also wrote a novel with Jim Berry under the pen name "Jim Dennis".
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