false 296901 1401206123 9781401206123 1230 108 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173486955m/296901.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/296901.Ex_Machina_Vol_1_The_First_Hundred_Days 24514 Brian K. Vaughan 41979 2676 3 3 false Sun May 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon May 05 07:42:06 -0700 2008 Mon May 05 07:42:06 -0700 2008
But Ex Machina is a fairly realistic story of a man given amazing powers who becomes a costumed crimefighter, only to quickly decide he's doing more harm than good as a superhero and could do more good in politics, as mayor of New York City. Although the characters and situations (excluding the costume and superpowers) are realistic, they aren't overwhelming gritty or dark. Mitch Hundred, the main character, is idealistic and enthusiastic (but also sarcastic and impulsive). His superhero sidekicks are equally idealistic in their own ways. But they also have to deal with real situations, complicated politics, and actions with consequences. Ex Machina is fun and fresh, a nice mix of sunlight and shadow, grins and grit. I'm eager to read the rest of the series now and see if it keeps this balance of bright enthusiasm and cynical, political realism.]]>