The Wicked + The Divine Deluxe Edition: Year One

Saw another review calling this a 'beautiful piece of garbage'. Really felt like this comment nailed it. While the art stills on there own were nice (very pop culture), the direction between the panels was pretty lack-luster, focusing more on generic facial emotions than movement. And don't get me started about the writing. The story seemed as though it was written by a 16 year old edge lord. Had to stop reading about a third of the way through. Totally confounded as to why this series consistently appears on Image's 'best of' lists.

This book was recommended to me by a friend and as soon as I finished it, I texted her to thank her. I loved everything about it – the story, the art, the characters. As soon as I was done texting her, I pre-ordered book two. It’s magical. The story is innovative and creative, perfectly complimented by the art. The exposition, often annoying in introductory volumes, is unobtrusive. The writing and the art combine to make the large cast of characters absolutely distinct and memorable. They’re enthralling, perfectly straddling the nexus of doomed celebrity, reckless adolescence, and self-absorbed divinity. The end left me shocked. If you’re wondering if you should read this, you probably should. This particular volume, collecting the content of issues 1-11, is sturdy and handsome.

Fresh. Totally up there with the likes of American gods ans the magicians. Fresh and just so much fun. Would make an awesome tv show with the right studio.

Gillen is a great writer and I enjoy most of his stuff, but I just couldn't get into this one. Tons of characters and just not my style. That being said, the art is absolutely stunning and is the reason for the 3 stars.

Love the deluxe feel of the book

I freaking LOVE this story. It is engaging, heartbreaking, hopeful, and amazing! The characters are multi-dimensional, despite how they are presented in an initial meeting; and you truly feel for these characters.

There's little to say about Gillen and McKelvie that haven't been said before. Masters of their craft, and this book is no exception.

Great - until the disappointing ending.

Awesome art, interesting story plus a real page Turner. I pre-ordered the second 'Book' as soon as I finished this one.

Great artwork, I liked the initial idea, but from there the things got murky, and overall I lost interest.

Ich habe mir die The Wicked + The Divine Deluxe Edition gekauft, ohne viel über den Inhalt zu wissen.Das Buch an sich ist sehr schön gebunden und hochwertig verarbeitet.Die Zeichnungen sind wunderschön, farblich sehr gut gestaltet und gehören für mich zu dem Besten was ich in der Hinsicht kenne.Ohne jetzt eine große Inhaltsangabe zu schreiben, es geht um Götter in menschlichen Avataren, welche alle paar Jahrzehnte für 2 Jahre zurückkehren (diesmal in die Neuzeit) und als hier Stars gefeiert werden. Dieses Buch bezieht sich auf Jahr 1 der Story.Die Geschichte hat mich sofort in ihren Bann gezogen, die einzelnen Gottheiten und deren Eigenarten mich sofort fasziniert.Allerdings fällt das Warten auf Band 2 (Year Two) der Deluxe Edition äußerst schwer, da das Ende einen sehr sehr fiesen Cliffhanger hat.Wer ein Fan von Göttergeschichten ist sollte The Wicked + The Divine auf jeden Fall eine Chance geben.Wer noch dazu eine hochwertige Schmuckausgabe fürs Bücherregal möchte, sollte bei dieser Edition nicht lange überlegen.

Kieron Gillen cria uma fantasia tão real que nos permite ter uma visão minuciosa sobre quais são os deuses mais venerados hoje em dia: as celebridades. Aqui, os deuses antigos ressurgem a cada 90 anos e vivem por 2. Eles são amados, odiados, dependendo do quanto dedicam sua vida aos fãs. O roteiro é bem trabalhado. A arte do Jamie é bem limpa e detalhista. É o artista certo para o roteiro certo. Me surpreendi com a história e vou aguardar o volume 2 em capa dura para continuar. Obrigado à Amazon pelo envio rápido.

Segundo melhor gibi da atualidade, perdendo apenas pra "Saga" de Brian K Vaughn. A cada 90 anos 12 deuses voltam à vida, são amados e odiados e morrem de novo após 2 anos. Claro desta vez eles são representados por essa juventude sem muito intelecto e que segue o mantra "troco likes, sigo de volta e curto as duas últimas"Este primeiro ano é primoroso. Representa os dois primeiros arcos nos quais vamos conhecendo os deuses através do olhar de Laura, fã dos deuses - que são todos rockstars. Aliás, a série é repleta de referências musicais, desde as roupas até as personalidades.Conspiração, intrigas, suspense e muita traição neste primeiro ano.Gillen e McKelvie estão de parabéns.