Newuniversal 1959
This is a story about killing the future. 1959 is the dawn of the new age of superheroics-the so-called "Fireworks" have granted superhuman powers to three Americans, and set the world on a collision-course with destiny. But it's a destiny Philip Voight must prevent at any cost. The first newuniversal one-shot expands the mythos of this world, thanks to writer KIERON GILLEN (Phonogram), hand-picked by newuniversal's Warren Ellis, and the brilliant art of GREG SCOTT shows us the world, like it never was...in 1959.
WRITER: KIERON GILLEN
PENCILS: GREG SCOTT
INKS: GREG SCOTT
COLORED BY: VAL STAPLES
LETTERED BY: VC - RUS WOOTON
COVER BY: BRANDON PETERSON
Price: $3.99
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I've loved the NewUniversal story so far, I'm in.
Posted by Kimbo on 07/29/08 at 10:14 AM
@Kimbo - I'm liking this second arc better than the first, for sure. Perhaps i'm settling into the universe a little (and getting used to the artwork). It definitely feels like it's progressing more agressively.
Posted by branjo on 07/29/08 at 11:13 AM
@branjo-- absolutely, this second one is definately better than the first, that first one was like a 6 issue long first act/ I used to buy the New Universe titles when they first came out so seeing Ellis make sense out of that junk is a lot of fun for me. Any drama involving Knickers Inc. is a miracle.
Posted by Kimbo on 07/29/08 at 01:09 PM
so would you recommend the trade of the original NU run? Is it essential reading? Sometimes I do feel like I'm missing something; but, that could be Elliss treating me like an intelligent reader...
Posted by branjo on 07/29/08 at 01:57 PM
I didn't even know they made those in trades. You mean the original runs from the mid 80's right? Well I scoured the 50 cent bins to get my copies so...if that tells you anything lol.
Posted by Kimbo on 07/29/08 at 02:41 PM
@ branjo
I've been reading Ellis' series without any knowledge of the 80s title and I'm enjoying it just fine.
Posted by SunnyvaleTrash on 07/31/08 at 10:44 AM
This is Kieron Gillen's (Phonogram writer) guest appearance, which i'm excited about. Everything I've read by him is different (and good); so, I'm excited to see how this reads.
Posted by branjo on 07/29/08 at 09:22 AM