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Editorial Review:
Proving that mainstream comics could be infused with past literary/cultural ideals and still be best sellers, the America's Best Comics imprint took the dilapidated superhero genre and created three vastly entertaining hybrids with Tom Strong, Promethea and Top Ten. Now, a stunning coup de grace is delivered with this masterful pairing of Victorian adventure fiction's greatest characters and the old war-horse of the super-group. With the stunning The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, it would be no exaggeration to say that Alan Moore has produced a near-perfect piece of adventure fiction that is clever, literate, rich with excitement and hard to put down.
It's 1898 and at the behest of M, the mysterious head of the secret Service, Campion Bond is dispatched to procure the services of Miss Mina Murray (nee Harker), adventurer Allan Quartermain, "Science-Pirate" Captain Nemo, Henry Jekyll (and his monstrous alter ego) and Hawley Griffin (aka The Invisible Man). Together, they must combat an insidious threat that will decide supremacy of the London skies, but their success may unleash a far greater threat. With no shortage of action, Moore and O' Neill sustain a high level of suspense, intrigue, mystery and terrific wit that all contribute to an indispensable read. O'Neill's art, so memorable in Marshal Law, produces a London filled with vivid, magnificent architecture and a malevolent atmosphere ripe with thrills and danger. An unmitigated triumph, the sequel cannot come soon enough, with such a glorious past showing what the future can hold for comics. Magnificent--pure and simple. --Danny Graydon
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Strange, literary and brill! Alan Moore is a creative genius. Yes, he does the superhero thing with Watchmen and his DC and Marvel forays, but this is a whole new spin on it! This graphic novel will make you want to re-read all those classics gathering dust on your shelves, because all of the major characters are torn from Victorian masterpieces. Allan Quartemain, Captain Nemo, The Invisible Man, Mina Murray (formerly Harker), Dr Jekyll and of course Mr Hyde are summoned to form the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. All the characters... more info
Rainbow in the Comic Book Land This comic is a magical exploration into the world of Alan Moore. It's a masterpiece fraught with adventure & intelligence. Moore creates so many different layers in his work it's hard to fully comprehend. The illustration is also fantastic.
Britannia waives the rules with some relish! If you're a fan of victorian characters such as Dr Jekyl and Capt Nemo, or you are a comics fan wanting a good read, this book is for you! Don't be put off by the movie, the book is infinitely better. Buy the hard-back - you'll read it often enough to warrant the extra. Superbe. Alan Moore at his best.
I've read it more than once. I've read it more than once. Each time finding something new to enjoy. First time. I loved the way a bullied Dr. Jekyll would turn into the ultra violent Mr. Hyde, in a hilariously over the top fasion. Second time. It's a nice James Bond story and that Griffin's character is dark. Doubtlessly being invisible has drove him insane. Third. Maybe that Chinese 'Fu Munchi' guy has every right to fight against the english empire. I mean the League arn't entirely hero's are they. Fourth. Isn't that... more info
