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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Kingdom Come is easily one of the best stories I’ve read in the graphic novel/comic book format, and it’s up there with some of my favorites told across other mediums, as well. This isn’t simply a story about superheroes fighting some evil force or solving a mystery, but rather, it is about these super powered people being forced to reconcile what their place in the world is with what it should be. How these familiar characters grapple with this is fascinating to see unfold and masterfully told, and it wouldn’t be the same without the amazing artwork of Alex Ross. If I could only recommend one graphic novel to people who doubt the medium, it very well could be this.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The art alone is so prolific in this series. The definition of each character feels like a photo at every page. A disbanded Justice League and how society responds to metahumans after they’ve become the new normal. Kinda also a cooler version of civil war in that you still see a division in ideologies between some of the best partners in comics throughout the years.
Also yo I’m convinced Alex Ross hates Oliver and Black Canary because why did. He have to do such a disservice to their faces like that.
Regardless Mark Waid and Alex Ross made something so special here. The only note was I wasn’t too fond of Wonder Woman because she consistently was going behind Superman’s back on plans and it just didn’t feel like the Diana I know and read about. Also she says “peace through strength” in one line and it doesn’t feel authentic to her IMO. But could just be me also I guess!
Also yo I’m convinced Alex Ross hates Oliver and Black Canary because why did. He have to do such a disservice to their faces like that.
Regardless Mark Waid and Alex Ross made something so special here. The only note was I wasn’t too fond of Wonder Woman because she consistently was going behind Superman’s back on plans and it just didn’t feel like the Diana I know and read about. Also she says “peace through strength” in one line and it doesn’t feel authentic to her IMO. But could just be me also I guess!
Hands down a top 10 book in the superhero genre. Never have a I read a graphic novel that made me want to cry, laugh, and get so caught up in the story all together as Kingdom come did. The fantastic storytelling by Mr. Waid fits perfectly with the simple but distinct art from Alex Ross. Any comic book or superhero fan in general will not be disappointed by this book!
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely among the top JLA/DC Universe comics that I've read. This graphic novel has a very serious and dark tone that casts shadow on nearly all of the characters in DC Universe, showing how their flaws have become more pronounced after the passage of decades.
The story centers around the world in ruin as an outcome of humans losing their agency to super-humans who no longer fight for them. In contrast to most superhero stories, the meta humans here are no longer much interested in helping humanity, and humans are tasked with finding a way to reclaim their place on earth before it's too late.
I loved it because it really does such a great job of showing how the super heroes flaws have played out after so many years. Superman is out of touch with people's needs, Batman has become a complete control freak who trusts no one, Wonder Woman's inability to protect humanity has caused her to lose her status among the Amazonians, and Flash is so ethereal that he barely exists on the same plane of reality as anyone else. And there are many others: the Titans and their children, villains, and many rare DC characters rarely included outside of the Golden Age of comics.
The artwork is actually outstanding. The characters have a creepy realistic look, and in most cases we see how the passage of time has changed them.
Overall it showcases the type of overarching mythic story that DC is best at, immediately establishing that there's a grand narrative at play and something to be learned, artfully weaving in Biblical passages and allusions to signal that this isn't just any superhero story. This is a struggle for earth's soul.
The story centers around the world in ruin as an outcome of humans losing their agency to super-humans who no longer fight for them. In contrast to most superhero stories, the meta humans here are no longer much interested in helping humanity, and humans are tasked with finding a way to reclaim their place on earth before it's too late.
I loved it because it really does such a great job of showing how the super heroes flaws have played out after so many years. Superman is out of touch with people's needs, Batman has become a complete control freak who trusts no one, Wonder Woman's inability to protect humanity has caused her to lose her status among the Amazonians, and Flash is so ethereal that he barely exists on the same plane of reality as anyone else. And there are many others: the Titans and their children, villains, and many rare DC characters rarely included outside of the Golden Age of comics.
The artwork is actually outstanding. The characters have a creepy realistic look, and in most cases we see how the passage of time has changed them.
Overall it showcases the type of overarching mythic story that DC is best at, immediately establishing that there's a grand narrative at play and something to be learned, artfully weaving in Biblical passages and allusions to signal that this isn't just any superhero story. This is a struggle for earth's soul.