A review by carroq
Divinity by Matt Kindt
5.0
Divinity is a nice spin on the superhero genre. First of all, the main character is a Soviet cosmonaut that was launched into space with no hope of returning. Second, he takes a nonviolent approach to problems.
The entire portion surrounding the Soviet space program is wonderful. I feel like the creators really capture the spirit of what was going on at the time, and spin out a character that is very believable in that role. As the book goes on, things break down in some unexpected ways. And then the end lays out a nice twist on the entire book.
The art is superb. It showcases some unique environments, and the character details are great. The coloring is fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the art galleys at the end of the book that let the reader see how the art process progresses. That provided some nice insight.
To tie this into the Valiant universe, some of their other characters show up near the end of the book. While this could be seen as superfluous, it provides an opportunity to show what this new character is capable of. He is very different from their other characters. It also sets up some repercussions for future books. This book stands pretty well on its own, though it will appeal more to fans of this universe.
The entire portion surrounding the Soviet space program is wonderful. I feel like the creators really capture the spirit of what was going on at the time, and spin out a character that is very believable in that role. As the book goes on, things break down in some unexpected ways. And then the end lays out a nice twist on the entire book.
The art is superb. It showcases some unique environments, and the character details are great. The coloring is fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the art galleys at the end of the book that let the reader see how the art process progresses. That provided some nice insight.
To tie this into the Valiant universe, some of their other characters show up near the end of the book. While this could be seen as superfluous, it provides an opportunity to show what this new character is capable of. He is very different from their other characters. It also sets up some repercussions for future books. This book stands pretty well on its own, though it will appeal more to fans of this universe.