Pat Mills, born in 1949 and nicknamed 'the godfather of British comics', is a comics writer and editor who, along with John Wagner, revitalised British boys comics in the 1970s, and has remained a leading light in British comics ever since.
His comics are notable for their violence and anti-authoritarianism. He is best known for creating 2000 AD and playing a major part in the development of Judge Dredd.
On this title we get to witness a piece of genuine British ancient history as we see the rise of Boudica against the Roman hordes invading Britain. the story is very nice an engages the "viewr" on a personal journey to the roots of shamanism & history of those races, as oposed to the roman invaders who are clearly depicted as an -amorall, thievery gang of outlanders- bringing forward a new world order (still weird in some aspects, with that 3-eyes creature on their side) not to mention dinuvenalls
Fun read and gorgeous art. This book combines two related Slaine stories, where he is sent forward in time first to face off against Romans attacking the Celts, then later to restore King Arthur's legacy. Drenched in fantasy and lore, these are interesting takes on both history (the Romans) and mythology King Arthur).
Even though I have been a fan of many characters that came out of the 2000AD stable, Slaine never counted among them. But having experienced these stories compiled in a graphic novel, he is now definitely among them.
An absolutely beautiful comic artistically and story wise. Contains two separate Slaine adventures but both are equally fantastic. If you're a fan of dark fantasy and gory sword and sorcery you will love this!