No stone is left unturned in Supergods, as Morrison uses his near encyclopedic knowledge of the superhero world, and the greater myths throughout history, to really portray these costume-wearing heroes as our modern mythology. Supergods Is A Study On Every Milestone Creator And Character.Almost Morrison doesn’t just talk about what makes these superheroes cool, he gives vast insight into their social and political impact on the world. It’s loud, it’s crass, it’s punk, but it’s also enlightening and forces you to re-examine everything you thought you knew about men in tights. Reviewed by Jason Serafino ( decades of redefining the comic book landscape with works such as Batman: Arkham Asylum, Animal Man, and All Star Superman, Grant Morrison has crafted an in-depth and detailed study of the superhero phenomenon with his new book, Supergods.Ī mash-up of an autobiography and a history lecture, reading Supergods is like blazing through the history of the comic book medium with a rocket strapped to your back and a liter of acid emptying into your brain.
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