For fans of THE OLD GUARD and GOD COUNTRY comes the extra-length first issue of a centuries-spanning action epic from writer KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and artist FELIPE WATANABE (The Flash)!
The Luminary. The Prodigy. The Brute. The Trickster. The Innovator. Five gods from a realm beyond our own, leaders in the "War of Immortals." Aleast, they were - before they were
trapped, sent to a planet made into a prison, forced into an endless cycle of human death and reincarnation. Christopher is 22. He's got two loving parents and a 12-year-old sister. He works at a paint store. He's in therapy. He's one of the Five. Which means, in more
Ordinary Gods #1 is a wonderful example of world and character building that forges new mythology in the space of 34 pages, leading to yet another great launch from Image Comics. Higgins and Watanabe have given birth to something special here, and I can't wait to see where future issues take this concept as I'm curious to see what became of the other gods. Read Full Review
Ordinary Gods #1 is an excellently-paced debut issue that blends ideas from The Wicked + The Divine and The Bourne Identity into a wholly unique adventure that is sure to be an instant fan-favorite. Our introduction to the world and the characters is near divinely-inspired, and I eagerly anticipate the following issues to see how this universe will expand and how our godlike prisoners decide the fate of humanity. Read Full Review
'Ordinary Gods' has some familiar themes told with extraordinary expertise and pacing. This pulse-pounding action thriller spans millenniums but its heart lies with a young man in the present day who could change the fate of the immortals. This is first-class storytelling as Higgins writes another winner with another phenomenal creative team. Read Full Review
ORDINARY GODS #1 is a stellar first issue that balances intriguing fantasy/ sci-fi elements with well-grounded real word character work from Higgins that's elevated further by strong, bold art from Watanabe and the art team in an opener that puts an original spin on the concept of the immortal soul and reincarnation as an idea. Read Full Review
This is one to have on your radar. Read Full Review
Based on the events that transpired in Ordinary Gods #1, it seems like Watanabe and William are the perfect art team for Higgins' new story. Read Full Review
'Ordinary Gods' #1 is a groundbreaking start to a series that presents an out-of-this-world story about gods and the ultimate battle for power and control. Read Full Review
Ordinary Gods #1 is a solid debut that has a bit of a Terminator quality about it. A mystery person shows up to protect an individual who's needed to lead the rebellion. It's a concept we've seen many times before but the settings and characters make it all feel new and unique. It's a solid start for a potentially very intriguing series. Read Full Review
Watanabe delivers some great art throughout the issue. The story is filled with action and fantasy imagery and the art brings those things to life with vibrancy and energy. Read Full Review
Ordinary Gods #1 provides an interesting perspective to the mythology about Gods through the Gods, their territories drawing from human emotions and virtues, and the introduction of the protagonist (Christopher) who might save or destroy the world. The inclusion of a short story at the end is unique to the comic genre, and this compliments the narrative's overall structure. Read Full Review
A young man finds out he has been reincarnating since dying as a god. Will he and his family be okay with this revelation? Read Full Review
Not explaining much but being interesting in its own way, "Ordinary Gods" #1 is a solid debut. Read Full Review
Ordinary Gods #1 suffers from trying to do too much with its first issue. But even with a shaky start, the premise is good and shows promise. Read Full Review
Taking Scientology and mixing with Highlander doesn't work on paper and it doesn't work in this issue. It's taking too many genres and trying to squeeze them together. I really like Higgin's other title Radiant Black but I'm not sure I'll be back for more from these very Ordinary Gods. Read Full Review
I like how this story was introduced. We got the set up, history & full on character development in this one issue. We heard of Gods rebelling against other Gods but having the rebellion create earth as a prison for Gods is really interesting. I also appreciate learning about the Gods of this world while simultaneously setting up & introducing christopher. He’s about to go through one hell of a journey. He already tried to kill himself & now he watched his little sister murder his parents & attempt to kill him. The last page of the comic got me hooked. The moment you read "we need yourself to destroy earth," I was in hooked. I'm onboard for this entire story.
A bit heavy on the exposition but definitely an interesting concept. I'm not sure how a kingdom composed of regret, sorrow, worry, and guilt would work but I guess we'll find out.
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