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You only need a very basic understanding of what the New Gods are.
From the team behind THE SHERIFF OF BABYLON and the Hugo Award-nominated writer of Vision comes a unique new take on one of Jack Kirby's most beloved New Gods.
Scott Free is the greatest escape artist that ever lived. So great that he escaped Granny Goodness' gruesome orphanage and the dangers of Apokolips to travel across galaxies and set up a new life on Earth with his wife, the former female fury known as Big Barda. Using the stage alter ego of Mister Miracle, he has made a career for himself showing off his acrobatic escape techniques. He even caught the attention of the Justice League, which counted him among its ranks.
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So maybe you should just go buy this book and not let me ruin anything for you. Know that I can't wait for the next issue to come out. Know that Tom King and Mitch Gerads are at the height of their powers and it shows. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle is traditionally a hopeful character, masterfully escaping anything and everything put in front of him, be it an onstage deathtrap or the clutches of an authoritarian tyrant with ambitions for galactic domination. But this is a more personal story, and has the stakes to prove it. King and Gerads weave subtle uncertainty into a narrative of hope. This Mister Miracle is about keeping the faith, even in the face of debilitating doubt; standing up against your own disbelief and fear. It's one of the best, and most essential, comics to be released this year. Read Full Review
DC Comics has been absolutely killing it with their Jack Kirby tributes this year, but none get off to a more auspicious and brilliant beginning as Mister Miracle #1, written by Tom King with art by Mitch Gerads. Put simply, this is a brilliant and instantly compelling debut issue for Kirby's legendary master escape artist/neo-Jesus analogue, one that sees Scott Free embark upon his greatest challenge ever while questioning his own grasp on reality itself. Mister Miracle #1 asks big questions and wonders about the merits of fleeing from a reality that disturbs and disorients on a daily basis. A gem. Read Full Review
In the meantime, let's all celebrate Shilo Norman's moment in the limelight, and hope he's here to stay. Read Full Review
Throughout Mister Miracle #1, readers are not only invited on this psychological, metaphysical adventure into and through the unknown with Mister Miracle, theyre invited to figuratively join him. By the end of this issue, I found myself devastated, but invested. Mister Miracle is me, and Im him. I know I certainly cannot escape this, and Im quite positive I dont want to even try such a feat. So bring on Mister Miracle #2. Read Full Review
Whether you're a long-term comic fanatic or new to the fanbase, Mister Miracle is a title to read. It's a special take on a superhero narrative with a unique and carefully crafted tone. I'm willing to bet that someday this book will be on the textbook list for a college course (probably similar to the ones I took) as an example of a literary work that can be deconstructed and analyzed in a dozen significant ways and still have more to offer. I can't stress this enough- READ THIS TITLE. It's a superhero story about love, sacrifice, personal tragedy, and struggling with the dark things that may lurk in your mind. While Mister Miracle is certainly not for the easily triggered, I truly believe there is something in the pages that can speak to everyone. Read Full Review
The creative team might be anxious about where the world is heading - that sentiment is distilled into every facet of the story - but they've taken that apprehension and a desire to interrogate it and poured it into a fantastical and contemporary tale, one with a confidence that feels excitingly era-defining. Read Full Review
Mitch Gerards and Tom King"two of the industry's best"are tackling one of the Fourth World's most interesting characters, Mister Miracle, and this first issue has far exceeded my expectations"Mister Miracle is a masterclass in modern visual storytelling. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is a brilliantly crafted issue that brings back a classic character in such a smart way. The character examination of Scott is so deep and emotional. The potential this book brings has me excited to see what happens next and I can't wait to see the eventual meet up with Darkseid. Read Full Review
In short, regardless of if you're a fan of the character or have never heard of him, Mister Miracle #1 is an exceptional character study and is more than deserving of your time. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 has left me feeling"off. I am confused, I am lost, I am not sure I want to turn the lights off and go to sleep. Oddly enough, that's a good thing. King and Gerads take a classic hero and turn him upside down, bringing him into a modern reality with different, more nuanced problems. As Mister Miracle questions his reality and figures out what is really happening, and why, I will follow along, a step behind, mesmerized. Read Full Review
Before the second issue comes out, this is a book that I'll have to read again, which isn't a bad thing because it means seeing King and Gerads laying the foundation for what's to come. Tom King is proving to be one of the best writers in the business right now and Mister Miracle #1, shows why. Hopefully this book will shine a spotlight on the New Gods, showing all their untapped potential. At the very least, even though it's about the world's greatest escape artist, King isn't allowing us to escape the story he's drawing us into! Read Full Review
Teaming up with superstar artist Mitch Gerad, who uses a nine panel page layout, Tom King brings you the Mister Miracle series that you never knew you wanted. Read Full Review
At its core Mister Miracle is the story of a man who has reached a perceived plateau in his professional and perhaps what's worse, his personal life. He feels this so deeply in fact that the only thing left for him to escape from is death itself. Tom King and Mitch Gerads have teamed up again to bring us an engrossing, frightening and deeply poignant tale of one man's journey through self-destruction. It's gorgeous, smart and one hell of an entertaining read. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is a hard comic to review insofar that it just works. And it works on so many levels. You can always tell when a writer/artist team knows one another pretty well because the writing compliments the art which compliments the writing. King and Gerads opening to this 12-issue mini-series is near perfect in that it gives you just enough information that leaves you wanting more. And with this 12 issue format, we know going in that King and Gerads have this already planned out, and that we won’t be left hanging in the end. I for one, cannot wait for the next issue. Read Full Review
I don't know the background to these characters, but I can't shake this book. King and Gerads have hit upon something magical, and dark. Nearly flawless execution. Read Full Review
Honestly though, I really can't say enough about how good this is. Just go buy it, okay? Read Full Review
If you ever had any interest in reading these characters and seeing what made them so special back in the 70s or you are a new reader that has a new found reverence toward Kirbys work, pick this book up and you wont be disappointed. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is character-driven, visually innovative comics at its finest and continues the time-honored Jack Kirby tradition of giving godlike heroes feet of clay. Read Full Review
Instead, Mister Miracle #1 greets us with a depressed narcissist hellbent on the next thrill or his own destruction. As duty calls, the uncharacteristically unsure hero questions his own powers for the first time. Since his attempted suicide something has seemed wrong. Off. Perhaps telling us that the escape artist may not have come out of this completely unscathed. Already King is deconstructing what it means to be this man of miracles, born of two worlds and son to both god and devil. A tale that will define Mister Miracle, thisScott Free, for generations to come. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is compelling, disorienting, intimate, and ominous. A great read that might take a pass or two to really get the most out of. Read Full Review
The overriding theme of the issue is two small, but powerful words — Darkseid is. It's the lingering warning, foreshadowing that accompanies most pages. By the end of the issue that warning proves necessary resulting in a tantalizing cliffhanger. This is just one issue in, but I'm already expecting big things from this title. Don't let Mister Miracle escape your pull list this week. Read Full Review
This is a really good opening to an interesting mystery that is both engaging in the story as well as the visuals Read Full Review
Mister Miracle has finally survived the trap of one-note portrayals that occurred in many of the team books in which he's appeared. This comic is darker in tone than Kirby's original series but the questions Kirby interrogated in his series are all still in this comic. This is Mister Miracle. Read Full Review
MISTER MIRACLE #1 is an exciting and extremely promising start to this new miniseries. Tom King doesn't just pay tribute to Jack Kirby, he also crafts a fascinating, fresh take on the New God, Scott Free. This issue is a totally unique and must-read for fans of Tom King and Jack Kirby's work! Read Full Review
Wow! Just wow! Coming into this, I was not expecting such great story telling. I mean Tom King is great, but he really out did himself. Tom King truly is showing off his skills as story teller as we go into the life of Scott Free (Mister Miracle) after his attempt of his greatest escape. Mitch Gerads art goes perfectly with Tom Kings Mister Miracle, where its not all sunshine and rainbows or dark and gritty. They make Mister Miracle feel like it could be one of us, even though he is a New God. I cant wait to see where Mister Miracles journey takes us. Read Full Review
Mitch Gerads' art is perfect for this Kirby creation. There's pop-art inspiration on each page, and the colors can be at times mesmerizing. Read Full Review
This book is an interesting start to the limited series. I think that Kirby would enjoy what this team is doing with one of his characters. Scott was always one of Kirby's most morally complex characters, a feature that often got downplayed by other writers as they tried to separate him from the Fourth World mythology. I look forward to seeing the rest of the series. Read Full Review
Do not miss out on this series. It's one of DC's most fascinating characters written and drawn by one of DC's hottest creator teams. If the quality is maintained from this issue, it should easily be one of DC's biggest hits of the year. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle is a master entertainer. There is not one trap he cannot escape. But the one thing he can't escape is his destiny. This is a side of Scott Free that no one has ever seen before and I have serious doubts that he will come out the other side whole. This series has all the ingredients to be a modern day classic. Read Full Review
Overall, "Mister Miracle" #1 is a majestic debut for this series. King's script carries weight, severity, and solemnity without ever feeling overbearing or overly grim. Gerads' art is a wonderfully raw and evocative match. The sketchy, almost experimental, vibe runs a gamut of different styles, all the while capturing and combining essences of Greg Smallwood and Michel Fiffe without ever feeling overt in doing so. It's not the prettiest book this year, but it might just be the most engaging one to look at. Read Full Review
The team puts together a stellar first issue in what they promised would be a fresh take on the classic escape artist. They sure did deliver a boatload of mystery and reverence for the comics scripture that's come before. I look forward to untangling the plot, wriggling deeper into the heart of the beast, and emerging almost unscathed just in the nick of time once this promising run comes to an all-too-quick end. Read Full Review
Tom King is working his magic again with an off-kilter, but no less great, first issue. Your brain might need a moment to sit down after this one. Read Full Review
The pacing is excellent as information is withheld making this a standard intro to a 12-issue mini-series. However, we get to see the inner psyche of Scott aka Mister Miracle in a seamless exposition of the story. Teasing the greater threat of "Darkseid is" a plus as it offers some mystery while setting up the plot. Read Full Review
The team puts together a stellar first issue in what they promised would be a fresh take on the classic escape artist, and they sure did deliver a boatload of mystery and reverence for the comics scripture that's come before. I look forward to untangling the plot, wriggling deeper into the heart of the beast, and emerging almost unscathed, just in the nick of time, once this promising run comes to an all-too-quick end. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is every bit as good as one would expect from a creative team of this caliber working with such a venerated character. Tom King and Mitch Gerads manage to blend the larger-than-life nature of the Fourth World with a very grounded and emotionally charged story of a hero at his lowest ebb. Regardless of your familiarity with the New Gods, this is a series that absolutely deserves to be on your pull list. Read Full Review
Gerads is the ideal partner in crime to King. He reveals nothing of the big plan. He just adds layers and subtexts as needed to the extent that it will be impossible to figure out what was his exact contribution to this comic. Lets tackle that one in another review. Read Full Review
This title is without a doubt the odd duck of DC Comics right now, deservedly so. It should stand out and garner attention because the creatives are clearly challenging themselves in the medium with an odd character. Read Full Review
After much anticipation, 'Mister Miracle' #1 delivers exactly what was promised: a thought provoking, poignant piece of art. Tom King writes yet another stellar script, but Mitch Gerads' art (pencils, inks, AND colors) truly steal the show here. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle #1 is an issue that asks how we can face the world day in and day out and it's an issue that frighteningly has no answers for that question. Read Full Review
Aye, all I'm trying to tell you is this shit is worth a look right here. The new gods are back at it. Our girl Big Barda is back at it and Scott Free aka Mister Miracle is going through it and finding his way to be back on his bullshit. Read Full Review
I liked this first issue very much and I am interested as to where we are headed from here. Read Full Review
Mister Miracle provides a lot of tantalizing possibilities here with its opening issue and I'm excited to see where it's all going to go. It's open to so many different directions and has so many characters that it can draw on that trying to guess just isn't going to be fun, and I want to simply experience each issue as it arrives. King and Gerads have put together a fantastic first issue here that really gives us a great look at all the different forms and faces that Scott Free has worn over the years and those that are important to him. The uncertainty of how firm the ground is that we're standing on only adds to the excitement because it can shift in so many ways. There's a lot to like here and it's a strong start for what may be a fantastic ride. Read Full Review
Honestly, you can set up murderer's row of talent that have taken a swing at the Fourth World and failed. I know quite a few fellow readers who think outside of its creator, it's never worked in another's hands (I wouldn't totally agree " *he looks over at The Great Darkness Saga, Final Crisis and Orion on his bookshelf*) " but I think this is a promising start and looks to maybe send Scott and Barda on their most exciting spotlight adventure in a very long time. Read Full Review
The unreliable narrator has been a popular trope in comics recently, most notably Moon Knight. There's obviously something wrong with Scott and his perception of reality making it hard for us to judge what is real (a brutal visit from Orion) and what isn't (a visit from his old friend Oberon). Dark and foreboding, this may not be what I expected in a Mister Miracle story, but it's certainly worth a good long look for fans of the character. Called back home to New Genesis after the fall of Highfather, can Mister Miracle pull himself together in time to perform his greatest escape yet. I guess we'll see. Worth a look. Read Full Review
This is not an introduction to Mister Miracle, but Tom King gives readers an intriguing story that is just getting started, but already feels pretty big already. I do think the pacing is off, but the art and mystery of it all have me intrigued going forward. Read Full Review
And thats kind of the tragedy of this. It would be nice to see Mister Miracle, Big Barda, and Oberon taking on Granny Goodness or Mantis again after appearing and disappearing on and off again over the last few years and not having a comic with his name for far longer than that. Yeah, Id like to get a deep-cut reading of him, but Id also like to see him do his Mister Miracle thing before that. Read Full Review
The story is all mystery at this point, so there's time to redeem its dark beginnings - but the opening sequence is very disturbing, and it's a scene I don't think you'd ever have seen in a comic by Jack Kirby. It seems like a disrespectful way to honor "the King." Read Full Review
Just so refreshing take on the character
Best comics of 2017!!!
Somehow exceeded the high expectations I had after last years "Vision" and "Sheriff of Babylon".
It's complex, it's well written, it makes you think and the art, oh the art! This justifies being a comics fan by itself. You could read it three or four times and find details you missed before. King has a way of going into the deep psyche of the characters and make the reader feel close to them. This has the potential of being the best of 2017. Darkseid is.
Having grown up with Marvel, I don't know these characters, but, nonetheless, "Mister Miracle" #1 is absolutely captivating. It's dark and fascinating and I don't know exactly what's going but I could not put this down. Tom King is probably the best writer in comics today, and he creates a world of ambiguity here, augmented by the fantastic art of Mitch Gerads. This is book is strange and wonderful, and I can't wait to see where this goes.
I believe this is one of the first steps DC is taking to save the comic book industry. This prestige format book was absolutely incredible. Tom King has shattered the paradigm once already with Batman / Elmer Fudd, and he's about to do it again with this 12 issue limited series. Tom King is up there with Scott Snyder, between the two of these writers, DC is going places.
The story itself warrants at least a 2nd read through, there is a lot to ingest, but thats not a bad thing. This story is going to fascinating, and especially since this is my first time ever hearing about Mister Miracle.
Wow, so much to say about this one. First off, a great tribute to Jack Kirby's 100th anniversary. It's great to see his New Gods receive a wonderful new story. Tom King's composing his finest work here, blurring the lines of superhero comics and elements of dealing with PTSD, depression, and losing one's touch with reality. Gerdas' gritty art style works well, and these two seem to do their best work when working together. All around excellent work that could one day become a masterpiece.
One of the best setup issues I've ever read, I am completely enthralled and climbing the walls knowing i have to wait a month to see what happens next. The New Gods Mythos is in capable hands, and Kirby would be proud.
The hype is real. This is one of the most interesting comic books I have read this year. The art is fantastic and the opening issue is so "something" when it comes to storytelling that you have to find a copy or two. This is a series that will probably be one of the best comics this year.
We are in for a Vision level series.
You could read this issue twice in a row and you'd still be tempted to give it another go to fully grasp the narrative. This is Tom King at his best. People were blown away by King's run on Vision and this is shaping up to be just like that or possibly even better. Mister Miracle isn't for everyone but if you love comics, you should at least steal your friend's issue, read it, and then give it back. Or maybe just keep it... I'm also glad that highfather ditched the New 52 garbs.
There are so many layers to this and every read through peels another back. After four reads, I'm still finding new little details mull over. There's an engaging plot starting, but where King really shines is the exploration of the characters, what drives them and, at the core of it, what makes them want to keep existing. This is heavy, dark, and introspective - but I expect we'll get something really special out of it. Gerads work is just perfect in here. His experimentation is taking digital comic art to a whole new level, without forgetting about things that will always matter (moving us through the page naturally, the power of facial expressions, etc).
This story isn't for the faint of heart it tackles som heavy subject matter moreover if you're not versed in the mythology of this Kirby concoction this issue will do little to explain the situation. Mr. Miracle begins with our protagonist in dire straights and things don't improve as the story progresses. Tom King gives us the main players as the story creeps toward the ominous. The Art compliments the story and vice versa Tom King and Mtich Gerard's operate as one would expect a seasoned team to. It is a fantastic start to what promises be an epic foray into one of Kirby's most unique creations. The New Gods are back and Scott free is in for arduous escape. I look forward to what comes next.
Fantastic first issue! Tom King keeps knocking it out of the park!
Just barely enough information is presented to make the comic understandable for those who have had similar bouts with Scott and the New Gods. This first issue does not hold your hand, but plants the seeds that explain the underlying situation. Even then, by the end of the issue you find yourself questioning the narrative you've established. But that's what makes it so immersing and intriguing. Not to mention the great art and overarching themes that drill themselves into your head, a staple of Tom King's work. This issue shoots high, and this is a perfect character and world to do so with. The New Gods are returning at last - even if all is not as it seems.
Asà que, finalmente, después de una semana de esquivar cualquier tipo de spoiler o leer cualquier review, hoy leà el #1 de Mr. Miracle, y puedo decir que valió la pena la espera.
Desde la primera página, con ese gran close-up de la cara de Scott Free uno puede intuir que esta no será una historia normal y basta con dar la vuelta a la página para confirmarlo. Definitivamente, Gerads vuelve a impactar con su técnica muy original de diseño, y con cuadros que expresan mucho variando muy poco entre uno y otro, vuelve a reafirmar que al lado de Tom King, sus creaciones serán tan cercanas a la realidad, sin dejar de recordarnos por momentos, que esto no es más que un cómic... un muy buen cómic.
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Amazing art and amazing storytelling that shows people why Tom King is one of the best writers when it comes to those different characters. There will be a very amazing message to this entire story that will change how miniseries are done.
I had literally zero doubts that this will not be amazing. I am really hoping that this will top Vision (my probably favorite series this decade). King and Gerards are one hell of a team.
The hype is well-deserved. Plenty of set-up, with lots of emotional rawness that had me thinking "this is happening in a comic - I am reading this - whoa." It flashed me back to The Sheriff of Babylon in the best possible way. Can't wait for #2!
I'm in!
I never cared about these characters but King sets it up in interesting way. I just don't care about these mythological nonsensical dramas in any format just like Asgard over at Marvel.
It seems readers must alrady have at least a passing familiarity for pre-existing New Gods origins to better appreciate this story. My rating more closely matches that of Razorfine - Alan Rapp Aug 10, 2017. I'm not giving it a perfect 10 like so many others but am optimistically hopeful that this grows into a memorable take on a character that I've generally been indifferent to.
I liked this but don't know what to make it yet. It could be another great King series like
Grayson or Omega Men, or it could get caught up in its own messiness like Batman. But certainly
it grabs me.
One note: this doesn't really match with continuity any more than Omega Men meshed with GLC.
Which is fine. It might even work better that way.
Has a nice alternative feel to the story. Like the gritty art.
Interesting start, I want to see where it goes.
This was an awful story. The art was some of the worst that I've seen in weeks. My exposure to Mister Miracle before now was his time with the JLI and that is not what I got here. I assume this book would be enjoyable closer to Tom Kings fantastic Grayson run but it looks like it's closer to his mediocre Batman work. I would not recommend this story to anyone.
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