Artist: Carlos Magno
First Publication: 2013
Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#19)
Publisher: Boom Studios
From the publisher (Boom Studios) website:
The superhero battle royale you can’t get from Marvel or DC!
A powerful and mysterious super villain has imprisoned the world’s greatest superheroes, forcing them to fight to the death until there is but one victor. It’s kill or be killed as we settle the score on all those hypothetical superhero match-ups in the ultimate DEATHMATCH. The mystery of who their captor is, what his ultimate motivations are, and why these heroes keep agreeing to the matches will drive readers from volume to volume! Written by industry legend Paul Jenkins (SENTRY, INHUMANS) and drawn by comics superstar Carlos Magno (PLANET OF THE APES, TRANSFORMERS),
DEATHMATCH is a dark, psychological deconstruction of the superhero genre that can’t be missed. This hard-hitting, emotional first volume collects the first four issues of the smash hit comic series that introduces the audience to brand new superhero universe they won’t be able to get enough of!
Not too long ago, Paul Jenkins wrote a “declaration of independence” from the big 2 publishers. He was tired of all the last minute editorial interference at the big companies. From now on he will be writing just for Boom Studios. If this is what we can expect from this change, I am all for it. Jenkins is doing what might be the best work of his career. In a short period of time he makes the reader connect with the numerous characters. Similar to what Kurt Busiek has done in “Astro City”, Jenkins creates his own version of classic Marvel and DC characters. But do not get too attached to the players in this deadly game. Each issue sees the death of at least 1 more participant. It’s a fascinating story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The art by Carlos Magno is amazing. The best way to describe to older comic book fans is a cross between the best of Dave Cockrum and Jerry Ordway. His work on this series puts him very high o]ay.
Highly recommended. One of the best titles being published. The team up of Jenkins and Magno is a classic one.
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