A review by joshgauthier
The Wild Storm Vol. 1 by Warren Ellis
4.0
Ellis continues to show his skill with immensely complex and technical stories that also achieve a high entertainment value and relatively easy accessibility. And this may be my favorite thing that I've read from him yet.
Again, having no familiarity with the background of the comics universe I'm jumping into here, the reboot efforts of "Wild Storm" offer an excellent starting point for this world and these characters. Volume 1 is part international spy thriller, part-near future alternate world, and part super-hero story.
I read the volume in two sittings--which left me struggling to keep track of a few things--since Ellis's stories are complex enough when read in one go. However, this is a strong start to a revived comics universe--with a diverse range of fascinating characters and no shortage of excitement and intrigue. It feels fresh, fully-realized, and crafted with skill.
I'm not entirely certain what's going on, but I know I want more.
Again, having no familiarity with the background of the comics universe I'm jumping into here, the reboot efforts of "Wild Storm" offer an excellent starting point for this world and these characters. Volume 1 is part international spy thriller, part-near future alternate world, and part super-hero story.
I read the volume in two sittings--which left me struggling to keep track of a few things--since Ellis's stories are complex enough when read in one go. However, this is a strong start to a revived comics universe--with a diverse range of fascinating characters and no shortage of excitement and intrigue. It feels fresh, fully-realized, and crafted with skill.
I'm not entirely certain what's going on, but I know I want more.