The Wicked + The Divine Volume 1: The Faust Act by Kieron Gillen

The Wicked + The Divine Volume 1: The Faust Act

by Kieron Gillen

“solid storytelling and clean, gorgeous
artwork will keep readers engrossed and eager for more.” - Publishers
Weekly
(Starred)

"Gillen's penchant
for fast, sharp dialogue and McKelvie and Wilson's razor-lined, intensely
colored visuals keep things popping up to the cliffhanger ending." -
Booklist

“the story is
beautifully drawn and populated with characters of color, diverse gender,
and sexual identities, and you have my full undivided attention.” --
Kirkus

Every ninety years, twelve
gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are
dead. The team behind critically thermonuclear floor-fillers Young
Avengers
and Phonogram reunite to start a new, ongoing, superhero
fantasy with a beautiful, oversized issue. Welcome to The Wicked + The
Divine
, where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate
gods. But remember: just because you're immortal, doesn't mean you're going to
live forever.
Collects The Wicked + The
Divine
#1-5.

Reviewed by celinenyx on

5 of 5 stars

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The art in The Wicked + The Divine is stunning. The use of colour, the aesthetic, the panelling... This comic looks pretty damn amazing. Combined with an intriguing story and interesting characters, this makes for one awesome read. I read this digitally, but can't wait to get a paper copy of it as well. I would love to reread the story and get to know the gods closer. And I'm very curious to see where the story leads in the next volume!

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  • 10 November, 2014: Finished reading
  • 10 November, 2014: Reviewed