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A review by ravenousbibliophile
Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross
4.0
"Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in Heaven, so in Earth." (Luke 11:2 King James Bible).
In this prayer, lies the essence of this story. Some may think it too deep a meaning to be carried on in something as frivolous as a Comic book. However, perhaps now more than ever, children/young-adults need to be made aware of the consequences of doing too much, or too little, and must learn from this story to try and find balance and boundaries in all things.
The story takes place in a future in which the old Justice League is well past it's prime, and Earth is now governed (some-what) by a younger, energetic and extreme set of super-heroes. This new generation cares only about winning, irrespective of the damage to both property and human-life. In such a climate of fear and hopelessness, pastor Norman McCay is chosen by The Specter as a human anchor in order to witness the events that unfold. Superman is coaxed out of retirement by Wonder-Woman and together they reform the old Justice League in order to muzzle the new breed of meta-humans. The arrival of the old League sets off a chain of events which culminates into a Nuclear strike being approved. How, when and why these things happen, and what comes after is told through the eyes of Norman McCay and in the end he must not only bear witness but also guide The Specters judgement of the guilty and the innocent.
Alex Ross' art is both captivating and at times terrifying in terms of the sheer scope of carnage and violence that is put on display. Despite the abundance of activity, the reader never loses track of the dialogues, and each panel remains crisp and clear of confusion amidst the chaos that's going on in the background. If you have a love for Comic Books or if you know someone who does, then make this collection this year's gift to them.
In this prayer, lies the essence of this story. Some may think it too deep a meaning to be carried on in something as frivolous as a Comic book. However, perhaps now more than ever, children/young-adults need to be made aware of the consequences of doing too much, or too little, and must learn from this story to try and find balance and boundaries in all things.
The story takes place in a future in which the old Justice League is well past it's prime, and Earth is now governed (some-what) by a younger, energetic and extreme set of super-heroes. This new generation cares only about winning, irrespective of the damage to both property and human-life. In such a climate of fear and hopelessness, pastor Norman McCay is chosen by The Specter as a human anchor in order to witness the events that unfold. Superman is coaxed out of retirement by Wonder-Woman and together they reform the old Justice League in order to muzzle the new breed of meta-humans. The arrival of the old League sets off a chain of events which culminates into a Nuclear strike being approved. How, when and why these things happen, and what comes after is told through the eyes of Norman McCay and in the end he must not only bear witness but also guide The Specters judgement of the guilty and the innocent.
Alex Ross' art is both captivating and at times terrifying in terms of the sheer scope of carnage and violence that is put on display. Despite the abundance of activity, the reader never loses track of the dialogues, and each panel remains crisp and clear of confusion amidst the chaos that's going on in the background. If you have a love for Comic Books or if you know someone who does, then make this collection this year's gift to them.