Anubis's review
Absolute Kingdom Come
by Mark Waid, Alex Ross
Anubis's review
Absolute Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross
Anubis's review
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Think of this graphic novel as a tearful good-bye to quality comics of yesteryear. Having read comics for years, and having watched as the current generation of writers flushes the greats down the drain, I often read this book with the highest of reverence, and I usually find something new with each read.
When Mark Waid realized this was Superman's story, according to him, the character wrote itself. The rest of the characters fell in line around him according to their own motivations and beliefs. The result is the story of Biblical Armageddon...caused by the Justice League's return some 10 years after Superman gave up on his never-ending battle.
The more a reader knows about the DCU past and present, the more powerful the book becomes since virutally every hero AND their children are involved...but it's not necessary to know anything but the basics in order to appreciate Superman's inner turmoil. The story is told through the eyes of a minister, Norman McKay, modeled on Alex...more
When Mark Waid realized this was Superman's story, according to him, the character wrote itself. The rest of the characters fell in line around him according to their own motivations and beliefs. The result is the story of Biblical Armageddon...caused by the Justice League's return some 10 years after Superman gave up on his never-ending battle.
The more a reader knows about the DCU past and present, the more powerful the book becomes since virutally every hero AND their children are involved...but it's not necessary to know anything but the basics in order to appreciate Superman's inner turmoil. The story is told through the eyes of a minister, Norman McKay, modeled on Alex...more
