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3 reviews for:
The Incal, Book 1: Orphan of the City Shaft
Mœbius, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Igor Baranko, Justin Kelly, Zoran Janjetov
3.63 AVERAGE
3 reviews for:
The Incal, Book 1: Orphan of the City Shaft
Mœbius, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Igor Baranko, Justin Kelly, Zoran Janjetov
3.63 AVERAGE
Orphan of the City Shaft tells of a young, terribly naive (his surname is "the fool"!) petty thief who somewhat accidentally assembles a "family" of outsiders and, to earn a promotion to another status ("Class R Detective") in his incredibly stratified, viciously exploitive, and terrifyingly corrupt society, starts digging into the world's darkest, most horrifying secret. Needless to say, the powers that be (a stew of political and religious satires) aren't amused. It's a widescreen action extravaganza, incredulous and explosive, packed full of weird scifi dialogue and concepts. It's fascinating and dark, and it's total nonsense at times, but it always seems to know that. The art's detailed and expressive, and the script is ambitious. I think it's pretty terrific.
A big disappointment. I'd been led to believe that this was a classic of European comics but while the art by Moebius is great the story leaves a lot to be desired.
It is driving me crazy to try to figure out where this USA version fits in the original series. Does all of it come from [b:Before the Incal|16255046|Before the Incal|Alejandro Jodorowsky|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500033316s/16255046.jpg|1505834] ? or is some of it separate. Anyone know? {Update: It seems that all the content comes from 'Before The Incal', but the order of some sections is changed.}
Also, the bird that only says "Croot". Was that created before or after the creature from US comics that always says "I am Groot"? Google isn't helping!
Apart from those questions driving me crazy, there is some good stuff in this comic. A sarcastic future dystopia not unlike "Transmetropolitan". The art and some other ideas inspired all sorts of things including "Star Wars" and "The Fifth Element". I think I'll need to read more of the series.
Also, the bird that only says "Croot". Was that created before or after the creature from US comics that always says "I am Groot"? Google isn't helping!
Apart from those questions driving me crazy, there is some good stuff in this comic. A sarcastic future dystopia not unlike "Transmetropolitan". The art and some other ideas inspired all sorts of things including "Star Wars" and "The Fifth Element". I think I'll need to read more of the series.