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Title: The Inhumans by Paul Jenkins, Jae Lee, Stan Lee ISBN: 0-7851-0753-3 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.46 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Finally raising the bar
Comment: At long last, the Inhumans get the star treatment they deserve, and by doing this, Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee set a standard that will more than likely be ignored by other Marvel titles... but anyway, it's a very well-written story with beautiful art. Jenkins approached this storyline in a rare fashion (for these days), for while the 12 issues composed one complete suspenseful story, every issue could stand on its own. Also, he provides the Inhumans with personalities, making them seem much more human than the actual humans they reluctantly have to deal with. Jae Lee's artwork has progressed tremendously since his time on Namor, Hellshock, etc., and his interpretation of the group is amazing. His work is very detailed, but contains a large amount of shadow, giving the story a sense of mystery. The Inhumans haven't been given such care since the birth of Crystal's child in Fantastic Four, and that was a looooong time ago.
This is probably one of the best books Marvel has put out in the last 10 years, don't pass it by.
Rating: 5
Summary: INHUMANS BLENDS THE BEST OF COMICS AND SCI-FI!!!
Comment: The Inhumans by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee is an incredible work. Told in 12 chapters, the story takes a bit of time to unfold and new readers will need a while to familiarize themselves with all of the characters. But once these two areas are handled...get ready for a fun ride.
It's impossible to describe the depth of this story. What other writers would present as a simple battle between government soldiers and a race of super-powered beings...Paul Jenkins pulls so much more from. There is slavery, penance, insanity, forgiveness, shame, understanding, heroism, loyalty, blind loyalty, manipulation, emancipation, love, and then there is family.
What makes The Inhumans work so well beyond the immense story is the uniqueness of the characters. The race of inhumans each have their own individuality expressed in their dialogue, their actions, and most powerfully in their appearence. What we might view as deformed...they would view as beautiful...two worlds that meet through a mirror (a symbol that is touched upon in the narrative). Pages could be written about these characters but then that would spoil the read and discovery so I'll confine mine to two characters.
TRITON - In what is probably the strongest chapter of the book, this character reflects back on his witnessing of the sinking of the Lusitania. It was his first encounter with humans in a positive light and lead him to think and rethink his thoughts on these creatures of a different race. The paintings of Triton standing on the decks of the Lusitania in present day are haunting.
BLACK BOLT - The king of the Inhumans who is not permitted to speak because his vocal cords can decimate mountains. He is also not permitted thought balloons because that would rob the character of so much. With the powerful king we have a character that will make you think. The weight of his people rests on his shoulders, and because of his complete lack of dialogue we are kept in the dark as to his motivations just as his closest family members are. Here is a character that could not exist in any other medium save the realm of the comic book (graphic novel to the elite). I found myself staring at every panel with this wonderful character present. The embrace between brothers Black Bolt and 'Mad' Maximus was especially gripping.
All in all I can not praise Inhumans enough. It has a creative energy that helps it stand apart from the typical superhero storyline. Much like each citizen of Attilan, there will never be another story like Inhumans.
Will you love it on the first read? Maybe not. Will you think about it when it's all over...definately. Will you want to return for another read?
Rating: 5
Summary: A real treat.
Comment: While I have read Marvel Comics for a good portion of my life, my acquaintance to the Inhumans was only through the cursory exposure from various X-Men storylines. I purchased the TPB mostly because of positive reviews and an admiration of Jae Lee's art. Boy am I happy that I did.
This work serves as a superb demonstration of what the comic book can achieve as an art form. The multiple story arcs all hold the reader's interest well. The writing is tight and tells a surprisingly complex story in 12 issues with few wasted words/frames. Jenkins manages to introduce the book's characters and backgrounds in a natural, uncontrived manner, which is a rare feat in this medium.
The artwork is a pure joy. Jae Lee's style fits the material and sets the mood perfectly. The amount of detail in each frame, especially involving facial expressions, is remarkable and goes a long way to drive the storyline.
If I have one criticism, it would be that certain elements of Jenkins' writing style are overused throughout the book and become slightly irritating. Still, this book easily ranks as one of the best TPBs I have ever picked up.
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Title: The Ultimates by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie ISBN: 0785109609 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: New X-Men: Assault on Weapon Plus (New X-Men, Book 5) by Grant Morrison, Chris Bachalo, Phil Jimenez ISBN: 0785111190 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: December, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Marvels by Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross ISBN: 0785100490 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Kingdom Come (Graphic Novel) by Mark Waid, Alex Ross ISBN: 1563893304 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Avengers: Clear & Present Dangers by Kurt Busiek, George Perez, Al Vey ISBN: 0785107983 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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