Nov 20, 2015rswcove rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is less a story and more a occult polemic disguised as a story. Given how Alan Moore considers the relationship between magic and story this makes sense, but it may be jarring for some. I, personally, love it- but I have been told…
Feb 17, 2015artemishi rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is typical Alan Moore in both art and story. It's not my favorite line art, but the use of color and detail is really well done. It's imaginative, grotesque and charming in equal parts, very reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland with the…
Apr 28, 2013TheOnlyRealDonleys rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Those looking for the disturbed hard edge grit of Moore's Watchmen or the twisted up horror of From Hell will be massively disappointed. Furthermore, if you come into this looking for a superhero book with a strong female lead you have…
Mar 11, 2012Jean-Pierre Lebel rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My attraction to this series was Alan Moore as the writer. I wasn't sure what to expect but found this to be an enjoyable read. The artwork is gorgeous. Moore strives for something a little different in the super hero genre and I feel…
Apr 13, 2011lucidaconsole rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Promethea is what Wonder Woman should have been. The art is absolutely lovely, and the story is compelling. A good portion of the series is spent on Moore's exploration and prosthelytization of his omnitheist beliefs on magic and…
Dec 08, 2008DavidB rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I feel that this is Alan Moore’s worst piece of comic book literature. I don’t think that Alan more should be writing female characters.
In Promethea, Moore tries to create an iconic female comic character and his ambitions fall short.…
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Promethea. Book 1