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learnedaxRead J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. I hadn't really consumed much from him other than B5, from which I found that his ideas rather outstripped his writing ability. I was pleasantly surprised to find this graphic novel intelligent, non-formulaic, and equal to the task it sets for itself.
In a lot of ways this feels like an ensemble Miracleman, particularly as a modern look at superheroes and their relationship with society. It's the story of 113 individuals in the womb when a meteor hits a small town, all of whom get superpowers. It's the story of their entire lives and the world as they interact with it. The human relationships are very well drawn, and the exploration of social impact is very interesting. I wasn't deeply satisfied with JMS's conclusion, but I would still recommend it as a worthwhile read.
I should probably get around to reading Midnight Nation now...
In a lot of ways this feels like an ensemble Miracleman, particularly as a modern look at superheroes and their relationship with society. It's the story of 113 individuals in the womb when a meteor hits a small town, all of whom get superpowers. It's the story of their entire lives and the world as they interact with it. The human relationships are very well drawn, and the exploration of social impact is very interesting. I wasn't deeply satisfied with JMS's conclusion, but I would still recommend it as a worthwhile read.
I should probably get around to reading Midnight Nation now...
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