“Who will save us from Wonderboy?”
A lone man with extraordinary powers is responsible for the
longest sustained global peace in modern history. Though worshiped for toppling
brutal regimes, wiping out crime, and cleaning up financial institutions, dark
realizations about Wonderboy threaten to unravel his hold on the public
imagination.
A modern reinvention of the serialized dime store novel, the
“Wonderboy” series examines the real-world implications of an all-powerful
superhero from many perspectives such as a brilliant supervillian wasting away
in a maximum security prison and a feminist blogger determined to expose the
truth about Wonderboy to an adoring public.
Issue one introduces a world so dependent on Wonderboy that whispers of
corruption and misogyny are silenced by forces bent on maintaining the pristine
legacy of the world’s greatest protector.
The Good
It’s always a strong indication of how good a book is when you
feel the constant urge to continue reading it, even when you shouldn’t be. That is very much the case with Wonderboy. I really had a tough time pulling away from
this book. It’s not your typical
superhero story, and this unique approach is wonderful. We get this world from many angles, yet the
reader is never lost seeing through another character’s eyes. Normally I don’t like cliffhangers, but the
ending of each chapter left me anxious and I just wanted to read on.
The Bad
If I had anything bad to say, it’s that it takes a little while
to gain momentum. Once it does though,
it really kicks into gear and makes you push on faster.
The Summary
This is a fantastic read, and I cannot wait to acquire the next
chapters. The Wonderboy stories are
definitely ones that I suggest be purchased.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or not doesn’t really matter, this series
is a good read for pretty much anyone. I
don’t often re-read things, but I would certainly enjoy this again.
For more information on Charles Martin and Will Weinke or
their work, check out Literati Press.
Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book in exchange for this review. All comments, thoughts and opinions belong to the individual reviewer. However, Brian is the official superhero of the site this week for picking up the slack while Katrina frantically tries to prepare for holiday guests. Brian, you rock!
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