Promethea: Book Three of the Magical New Series
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781563899003 (1563899000)
Publish date: September 1st 2002
Publisher: DC Comics
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Magic,
Philosophy,
Sequential Art,
Graphic Novels,
Comics,
Graphic Novels Comics,
Comix,
Comic Book,
Occult,
Superheroes
Series: Promethea (#3)
The mystical allegories take precedence over the story on this volume, which is I suppose the whole point of it. Interesting interpretations of many belief systems, though somewhat confusing (and annoying) at times. Still, I'm curious to see where the series goes next.
Sophie's adventures as Promethea continue as she goes deeper into the Immateria. Meanwhile, there is a replacement back on Earth, but she is a bit more aggressive. Only reason I did not give this five stars is that this particular volume is a bit heavy on the Kabbalah and mystical references. I find...
Oh god, yet more monologues about mysticism and myth. How fascinating, Mr. Moore! Please, spend the next five comics reciting everything you have ever read about this subject!