Posts Tagged ‘Zenith’

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Zenith Book Five

May 4, 2010

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Zenith Book Five (1990, Titan Books) ****

W: Grant Morrison A: Steve Yeowell.

The various heroes of multiple dimension face the Lloiger, but where is Zenith when the final battle commences?

Conclusion of “War in Heaven” (Phase III) storyline is somewhat subdued, hinting at future events. Story is as smart as ever, with a genuinely surprising and fitting final twist to proceedings.  Yeowell’s art is again exceptional.  Followed by the uncollected conclusion “Phase IV”.

Originally serialised in 2000AD.

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Zenith Book Four

May 3, 2010

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Zenith Book Four (1990, Titan Books) ****1/2

W: Grant Morrison A: Steve Yeowell.

The Zenith saga sprawls across multiple worlds as the lloiger attack the multiverse.

Morrison and Yeowell’s superhero satire is at its peak here, while remaining an affecting and effective story in its own right.  Fans of British comics will delight in supporting cast of classic heroes, both from IPC and other companies.  Yeowell’s black and white art is superlative, bringing a solid reality to proceedings without ever giving up his distinctive line.

Originally serialised in 2000AD.