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vigneswara_prabhu's review against another edition
2.0
The story had some promise, as far as a pulpy sci-fi mythological fantasy could have. The initial chapters explored some intriguing story beats, as to how the return of the OG pantheons of God would transform our 0.6 Kardashev Tier civilization back to the ages of superstitions and blind beliefs.
But all of that quickly devolved into mindless action scenes, where the Gods kill each other in uninteresting manner. Worse still, none of the characters have any agency, and feel like cardboard characters which are only there to deliver lines.
And seeing as how this is from the same press that brought us Uber, chances are, that after 40-50 chapters, the writers are going to run out of steam with all the absurd shit they can do, and just abandon the story.
But all of that quickly devolved into mindless action scenes, where the Gods kill each other in uninteresting manner. Worse still, none of the characters have any agency, and feel like cardboard characters which are only there to deliver lines.
And seeing as how this is from the same press that brought us Uber, chances are, that after 40-50 chapters, the writers are going to run out of steam with all the absurd shit they can do, and just abandon the story.
lintkaurea's review against another edition
2.0
Flojete, el tema da mucho de sí pero se convierte en una carnicería de dioses. Me esperaba mucho más de Hickman y en cambio se ha quedado en la superficie. Quizá mejore en los próximos números pero lo dudo mucho.
mimesatwork's review against another edition
1.0
This is painfully bad. On all levels. Nope. Just nope nope nope nope.
philipf's review against another edition
1.0
I really did not like this. There are several minor things that make me wonder if the creators did any research: a Chinese dragon being drawn as a European dragon, Thor and Loki being brothers (which is an invention of Stan Lee). Most of all, it seems like the writers just don't actually understand the functions of mythology. It feels like they haven't read any actual myths, but instead are working from depictions of gods from superhero comics.
spiringempress's review against another edition
1.0
Wow. This was absolutely horrendous on multiple levels. Just to be clear, I have never read anything else by Jonathan Hickman, but I am hoping that his other titles are better. This graphic novel starts when four groups of gods, but only four regions/culture, appear on earth again. We are also introduced to a group of human scientists, who are attempting to stop this divine takeover. *spoilers* These individuals are able to do so by injecting themselves with divine blood and effectively become gods themselves.
First off, the art style lacks imagination. It strongly reminds me of the comics that my dad used to find at the PX, a retail store on an army base, on free comic book day; the style is basic and overly drawn. Beyond that, I am insulted by the representations of Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli and Tezcatlipoca. Just a little background, I have studied aztec codexes, as well as, Latin American representations of gods, and these are pitiful in comparison. The gods are literally animal heads slapped onto human bodies whereas the real pictorial depictions are colorful, extravagant and rich in detail; they are normally very rectilinear, defy a realistic anatomically correct portrayal and generally, are way more badass than Di Amorim's renderings.
Same goes for the Hindu gods, I recently finished Sita' Ramayana, where the artist, Moyna Chitrakar, reworked traditional scroll style to imbue the work with an authenticity and dynamism. It is entirely different than any art style seen in American titles and really conveyed a feeling of the culture and their gods. However, the portrayal of these gods was lazy and doesn't even attempt to capture how these powerful deities were seen by their respective cultures. If you're going to choose gods from underrepresented cultures, this is an opportunity to showcase the unique styles that are foreign to our eyes and not blatantly butcher them into weird Marvel looking characters.
However, the art style was not the only issue, but the story was also lacking. In the course of the first volume, we are introduced to the four core god groups, their human counterparts, a plan to take over the earth, a plot to stop the gods, an epic battle between the gods and then a confrontation between the two warring groups. What could have been a story that lasted for several volumes instead was completely slapdash; there was no pacing, no sense of risk, or even a chance to become acquainted with the characters. I mean, what was up with Gaby's x crop top??? Overall, the story moved too quickly, barely focused on actions that should have taken up a whole volume, made it seem too easy and the story ended as soon as it started. I read the final page and thought "okay so?? what happens next that there are more volumes? also, why do I care about this random human, who became an awful looking red satyr with boobs??"
I'll probably read the next volume mostly out of curiosity and also because I love torturing myself.
First off, the art style lacks imagination. It strongly reminds me of the comics that my dad used to find at the PX, a retail store on an army base, on free comic book day; the style is basic and overly drawn. Beyond that, I am insulted by the representations of Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli and Tezcatlipoca. Just a little background, I have studied aztec codexes, as well as, Latin American representations of gods, and these are pitiful in comparison. The gods are literally animal heads slapped onto human bodies whereas the real pictorial depictions are colorful, extravagant and rich in detail; they are normally very rectilinear, defy a realistic anatomically correct portrayal and generally, are way more badass than Di Amorim's renderings.
Same goes for the Hindu gods, I recently finished Sita' Ramayana, where the artist, Moyna Chitrakar, reworked traditional scroll style to imbue the work with an authenticity and dynamism. It is entirely different than any art style seen in American titles and really conveyed a feeling of the culture and their gods. However, the portrayal of these gods was lazy and doesn't even attempt to capture how these powerful deities were seen by their respective cultures. If you're going to choose gods from underrepresented cultures, this is an opportunity to showcase the unique styles that are foreign to our eyes and not blatantly butcher them into weird Marvel looking characters.
However, the art style was not the only issue, but the story was also lacking. In the course of the first volume, we are introduced to the four core god groups, their human counterparts, a plan to take over the earth, a plot to stop the gods, an epic battle between the gods and then a confrontation between the two warring groups. What could have been a story that lasted for several volumes instead was completely slapdash; there was no pacing, no sense of risk, or even a chance to become acquainted with the characters. I mean, what was up with Gaby's x crop top??? Overall, the story moved too quickly, barely focused on actions that should have taken up a whole volume, made it seem too easy and the story ended as soon as it started. I read the final page and thought "okay so?? what happens next that there are more volumes? also, why do I care about this random human, who became an awful looking red satyr with boobs??"
I'll probably read the next volume mostly out of curiosity and also because I love torturing myself.
theartolater's review against another edition
5.0
Being fully and unabashedly a part of the Cult of Hickman, picking up God is Dead was a no-brainer for me. What I got, however, was entirely different than I expected in the best possible ways. Old gods and demons fighting each other while the world just sort of has to watch? Sign me up.
It's fun and pulpy, and the art is more traditional than a lot of other Hickman endeavors. I'm really a fan of everything about this, and, while I don't know how long the gimmick can truly last, I'm very excited about what's coming next. Definitely a recommendation.
It's fun and pulpy, and the art is more traditional than a lot of other Hickman endeavors. I'm really a fan of everything about this, and, while I don't know how long the gimmick can truly last, I'm very excited about what's coming next. Definitely a recommendation.
witchy_woo_13's review against another edition
5.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The illustrations were decent and so was the story. I enjoy narratives that bring back the old Gods. I look forward to the rest of the saga.
brandt's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly . . . this is more of a 2.6 - 2.8. I really like the concept of this comic series, but was a little disappointed in the execution. Each Pantheon only had 3 gods. And they died too easily. There wasn't a lot of build up either. They just arrived and then they pretty much conquered the world in an instant. So I wish they let it build more slowly.
adoubledareaway's review against another edition
1.0
Oh how disappointed i am that i didn't love this! I was hoping, after loving Hickman's "East of West" as much as i do, that i would love this too, but i didn't. Nothing about this hooked me. I wasn't invested in the characters or the story. It felt like it was leaving things vague just for the hell of it, instead of to further the plot. It just wasn't a good fit for me and i won't be continuing on.