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Hardcover | Pages: 176 pages Rating: 4.07 | 4860 Users | 219 Reviews
Details Books In Pursuance Of Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2)
| Original Title: | Promethea Book Two |
| ISBN: | 1563897849 (ISBN13: 9781563897849) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Promethea #2 |
| Characters: | Promethea |
Description Concering Books Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2)
The second volume of the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning series PROMETHEA is every bit as good as, if not better than, the first volume — and we don't make that statement lightly!This collection follows Sophie Bangs, the latest in a long line of Prometheas, on a winding journey of discovery as she continues to learn the secrets of the Immateria...and herself. Her transcendental adventure brings young Sophie to realms of magic and wonder that none have experienced before. Collecting PROMETHEA issues #7-12, this book contains such fan-favorite stories as "Rocks and Hard Places," where Sophie learns about the Promethea named Bill, and "Sex, Stars, and Serpents," where Sophie learns some… er… valuable lessons.
Moore — the most lauded writer in the history of comics — and the fan-favorite art team of Williams & Gray combine their talents for a unique vision in comics that Entertainment Weekly has given an "A-" — describing the creative team as "seemingly hell-bent on reinventing the art of comics storytelling."
Specify Regarding Books Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2)
| Title | : | Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2) |
| Author | : | Alan Moore |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 176 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2001 by America's Best Comics (first published January 1st 2001) |
| Categories | : | Sequential Art. Comics. Graphic Novels. Fantasy. Fiction |
Rating Regarding Books Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2)
Ratings: 4.07 From 4860 Users | 219 ReviewsAppraise Regarding Books Promethea: Book Two of the Groundbreaking New Series (Promethea #2)
Another masterpiece, more magic from Alan Moore. Fuller review once I'm through with the series.I liked this one less than the first. There was just so much stuff that made me want to stop reading. The goofy photos issue and stupid rhyming snakes are the first things that come to mind. I'll probably still finish the series but it's not at all what I was expecting.
Worthwhile for the creative approach to the Tarot trumps (closer to Crowley's model than to its forerunners, though not exactly following The Book of Thoth ), even if the verse borders on doggerel.
The volume where Moore's work begins to slide. The weakest part of this volume is the final issue, the Tarot issue. In it, Promethea is given a lesson in the significance of the Tarot cards -- each one "represents" some moment in the creation of the universe and signifies a step in the path to enlightenment.Yeah, whatever.The issue itself is quite well-done, combining multiple levels of visual and verbal narration. There's one thing you can't deny about Promethea as a series and that's that it
Spoilers!***********Ok, I did not need to see Jack Faust naked, but as far as Moore's usual scenes of that nature go it was quite tastefully done. I am no prude in general but I don't like it when an artist draws sex for the hell of drawing it, or for shock and it seems tacked on to the story and plot. Moore seems to do this a lot. Otherwise, another really great issue of Promethia.
Four stars only because I couldn't get myself to finish reading the tarot card part at the end. But will definitely continue to the third one of the series.
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