A review by carroq
Jupiter's Circle, Vol. 1 by Mark Millar
4.0
Jupiter's Circle is a prequel series to Jupiter's Legacy. It reminds me of George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards series or a less dark version of The Watchmen. It blends the idea of superheroes with a realistic setting, pitting them against issues that readers can identify with. Although this is related to the Legacy series, it isn't necessary to read that one to enjoy this.
The character interactions are the biggest driving force in this book. There isn't a villain or big event that the heroes need to tackle. Instead, they are just living their lives. They have families and struggle with government regulation. These aren't new topics to comic books, but Millar's writing is fantastic and brings a fresh look at these type of characters.
The art contributes a lot to the book. It goes a long way to create a feeling for the time period (1950s? America). I like the way the characters are portrayed through both the writing and the art.
The character interactions are the biggest driving force in this book. There isn't a villain or big event that the heroes need to tackle. Instead, they are just living their lives. They have families and struggle with government regulation. These aren't new topics to comic books, but Millar's writing is fantastic and brings a fresh look at these type of characters.
The art contributes a lot to the book. It goes a long way to create a feeling for the time period (1950s? America). I like the way the characters are portrayed through both the writing and the art.