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dantastic's review against another edition
5.0
When Galactus returns to Earth, an evangelist declares him a god and builds a religion around Galactus. As humanity heads down the path to destruction, a homeless man emerges to save humanity.... The Silver Surfer!
As a recent convert to Moebius, I was very interested in this but didn't want to pay a hundred bucks for it. Fortunately, it was reprinted and re-released not long ago.
The story isn't all that complicated but it's very believable. A powerful religious leader convinces everyone to follow Galactus and his message of doing whatever the hell you want. Having pledged not to attack earth, Galactus is content to wait for humanity to destroy itself so he can gobble up the Earth like a sack of White Castles. When the Surfer voices his objections, he quickly becomes a target.
Moebius is Moebius, his minimalist yet intricate style working its magic on every page. His Galactus is majestic, his Surfer noble, and his humans pretty average looking. He's equally adept at portraying mass destruction and touching human moments. In the afterword, Moebius admits to freaking out and doubting himself leading up to actually starting the project, which I find crazy since he hit this one out of the park. Moebius also did the coloring and the lettering, giving this a feel more like his European work.
I'll have to admit, I was skeptical as hell about Stan Lee being able to hold up his end of things. I've read a lot of his Silver Age Marvel stuff and find him ham-fisted at best a lot of the time. However, Stan rose to the challenge and help up his end admirably, producing a beautiful, thought provoking work.
With Parable, Stan Lee and Moebius produced a remarkably powerful tale. Five out of five stars.
As a recent convert to Moebius, I was very interested in this but didn't want to pay a hundred bucks for it. Fortunately, it was reprinted and re-released not long ago.
The story isn't all that complicated but it's very believable. A powerful religious leader convinces everyone to follow Galactus and his message of doing whatever the hell you want. Having pledged not to attack earth, Galactus is content to wait for humanity to destroy itself so he can gobble up the Earth like a sack of White Castles. When the Surfer voices his objections, he quickly becomes a target.
Moebius is Moebius, his minimalist yet intricate style working its magic on every page. His Galactus is majestic, his Surfer noble, and his humans pretty average looking. He's equally adept at portraying mass destruction and touching human moments. In the afterword, Moebius admits to freaking out and doubting himself leading up to actually starting the project, which I find crazy since he hit this one out of the park. Moebius also did the coloring and the lettering, giving this a feel more like his European work.
I'll have to admit, I was skeptical as hell about Stan Lee being able to hold up his end of things. I've read a lot of his Silver Age Marvel stuff and find him ham-fisted at best a lot of the time. However, Stan rose to the challenge and help up his end admirably, producing a beautiful, thought provoking work.
With Parable, Stan Lee and Moebius produced a remarkably powerful tale. Five out of five stars.
scottpm's review
2.0
Ugh this was such a dated and overly heavy handed story on religion that it was very difficult to read. As good as the art by Moebius was that was how bad the story and plot was.
jekutree's review against another edition
4.0
Great read. This large format is slightly taller than a DC Absolute hardcover, so it allows Moebius’s masterful art to really shine. Moebius is the main plus of this book, there is no other American Comics story I’d want him to draw. He’s perfect for the Surfer and Galactus. The only downside to this book, is that Stan’s dialogue at times is overwritten. He does shine in other places though, I think the last 4 pages might be the best scene he’s ever written dialogue for.
The book also has a large amount of great extras including a sort of making of by Moebius.
Overall, I’d say the book is a 9/10.
+Moebius
+Great story
+The ending
+lots of great extras in the back
-Overwritten at times
The book also has a large amount of great extras including a sort of making of by Moebius.
Overall, I’d say the book is a 9/10.
+Moebius
+Great story
+The ending
+lots of great extras in the back
-Overwritten at times
nickdleblanc's review against another edition
3.0
The dialogue is overwritten and clunky, the action happens too quickly, and certain characters are underdeveloped. But, if this story had been given time to develop, maybe 5 issues instead of only 2, we would have seen something special. Moebius is the greatest and Silver Surfer/Galactus are the perfect subject matter for him. I’d say this was very close to being a home run, but didn’t quite get there. Worth the read, cool themes.
pjwallace's review
5.0
comics arent for kids. ive never once believed that. this book proves just that. perhaps at his most poignant and poetic, lee’s words prove to showcase the philosophical and gentler side of heroics. in the face of violence, hope prevails.
tamnhauser's review
3.0
Fun little bitesize foray into the character and their existence as well as their place (or lack of one) within mankind.
dozmuttz's review
5.0
GALACTUS HAS COME TO EARTH AND NOT TO DEVOUR AND FEAST, BUT TO LET THE PEOPLE DEVOUR THEMSELVES?? SO, WHAT DO THEY DO? RUN AND FEAR HIM OR WORSHIP HIM?
In 1988 Stan Lee decided to come back and write a mini-series about one of his favorite creations, 'Silver Surfer.' In this self-contained else world story Stan, the Man is partnered with world renowned artist, Moebius. It was super interesting to see how Stan's writing was in the very late 80's. I've only ever read his 60's-70's stuff, so this was really interesting to me. It for sure is his most prolific work as his writing is evolved to fit the time. In some cases, it even feels ahead of the time. It still has the usual Stan Lee tropes however it's a lot more digestible than his older stuff and has a very interesting plot with message. The story telling goes beyond the writing though. As we get fantastic artwork by Moebius. It's not first time seeing his artwork, but it is my first time reading with it and man does it add so much. It's really stunning work that just on its own paces the story perfect also making it great story telling. Moebius also does the colors and lettering, and it all feels fit to what he was setting in this world him, and Stan made. It makes having this story in anything that isn't oversized, unacceptable. You truly have to experience it in this beautiful format.
In 1988 Stan Lee decided to come back and write a mini-series about one of his favorite creations, 'Silver Surfer.' In this self-contained else world story Stan, the Man is partnered with world renowned artist, Moebius. It was super interesting to see how Stan's writing was in the very late 80's. I've only ever read his 60's-70's stuff, so this was really interesting to me. It for sure is his most prolific work as his writing is evolved to fit the time. In some cases, it even feels ahead of the time. It still has the usual Stan Lee tropes however it's a lot more digestible than his older stuff and has a very interesting plot with message. The story telling goes beyond the writing though. As we get fantastic artwork by Moebius. It's not first time seeing his artwork, but it is my first time reading with it and man does it add so much. It's really stunning work that just on its own paces the story perfect also making it great story telling. Moebius also does the colors and lettering, and it all feels fit to what he was setting in this world him, and Stan made. It makes having this story in anything that isn't oversized, unacceptable. You truly have to experience it in this beautiful format.
joeypajamas's review against another edition
4.0
This is a perfect example of why Stan Lee and Moedius are considered masters of their craft. The story is powerful and perhaps even more relevant now than when it was first written and the art is absolutely beautiful.
isagomezs04's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Only read it for Spanish class… was disappointed
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