Kingdom Come: (New Edition)
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Kingdom Come: (New Edition) Details
The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns, with a sketchbook section, annotations on the series, rare art and more! Set just after the dawn of the 21st Century in a world spinning inexorably out of control comes this grim tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting story pitting the old guard--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers--against a new uncompromising generation and ultimately in the final war against each other to determine nothing less than the future of the planet. Collects Kingdom Come #1-4
Reviews
Kingdom Come is a must read comic book! I cannot recommend Kingdom Come enough for any reader. If you are new to Superman, Kingdom Come is a great starting point. If you've read many Superman comics already, this one will surely surprise you with an entirely new perspective on The Man of Steel.Mark Waid and Alex Ross collaborated on the single greatest Superman comic book ever published. Kingdom Come balances the ideals of justice that superheroes lean upon: truth, morality, ethics, kindness, practicality, power, love, force, violence, and unity. Waid asks the reader where do you weigh morality in a contest of gods. We must ask ourselves what is right when facing power. There are questions posed about morality and ethics in a world with superheroes present. It's a brilliant philosophical debate that forces Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and many more DC Comics characters to choose sides. You'd be hard pressed to find a more thoughtful and mature approach to Superman.Waid's writing is so clever and unique. He captures the persona and voice for each and every character. They all feel so real. People act as they might in real life. Consequences occur for decisions made as well as intense struggles in combat. Kingdom Come feels like the world ending and starting over. You feel an impending doom and will surely still be surprised. Filled with twists and turns, a complex narrative, fast paced action with enormous stakes, and a wholly unique in comic book history.Ross' art style is so life-like you will be able to imagine these iconic heroes in the real world. His attention to detail in these drawings and paintings is so meticulous, he manages to recreate every hero in the DC canon. The Justice League has never looked so good. Real emotion and depth is seen in their eyes and faces with Ross' legendary portrayals of these already legendary figures. Bright colors and very cool costume designs make Kingdom Come a landmark in the comic book world. I particularly like Ross' more serious take on Superman himself as a thoughtful grown man that has weathered time wearily.Overall, Kingdom Come has persisted as the very best Superman comic book ever. This is with good reason. Mark Waid's writing is so mature in his language and intricate in his storytelling. This complex narrative is beautifully plotted to perfection. You are also wondering what is going to happen next. Alex Ross again proves his artistic meddle as one of the greatest illustrators in the comic medium. The combination of Waid and Ross is untouchable in this trade volume. Kingdom Come is completely genius!