I've never had much affection for the Eternals, as I can't say I ever really connected to any of them--they all just seemed somewhat distant and uninteresting. Neil Gaiman's recent take was really good though, and I could imagine reading more if he were writing them. The series begins with a good conceit: the Eternals are locked in mortal form, with little memory of their former lives. I won't spoil who's behind it, but it's both interesting and clever. The series actually fits in with Marvel continuity well, with the aftermath of the Civil War lurking in the background. I still wouldn't rank the Eternals among my favorites, but Gaiman successfully reinvented them while remaining true to their original versions. Good stuff.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Thirty Days of Graphic Novels, Day 22: "The Eternals"
I've never had much affection for the Eternals, as I can't say I ever really connected to any of them--they all just seemed somewhat distant and uninteresting. Neil Gaiman's recent take was really good though, and I could imagine reading more if he were writing them. The series begins with a good conceit: the Eternals are locked in mortal form, with little memory of their former lives. I won't spoil who's behind it, but it's both interesting and clever. The series actually fits in with Marvel continuity well, with the aftermath of the Civil War lurking in the background. I still wouldn't rank the Eternals among my favorites, but Gaiman successfully reinvented them while remaining true to their original versions. Good stuff.
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