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Dark Nights: Metal: The Resistance Review (Jeff Le.Tenth of December by George Saunders Review.World of Tanks: Roll Out Review (Garth Ennis, PJ H.In other words, Morrison fans only (though keep them expectations low)! Zenith: Phase One has its problems but overall it’s well-written and if you enjoy Morrison’s compelling mix of modern superheroes, magic, horror and psychedelia, you’ll probably get something out of this book. Zenith’s outfit is also really lacking and unimaginative - shoulderpads and a domino mask? It suuuucks! Steve Yeowell’s art is skilful though unappealing and the lack of colour doesn’t help, particularly with the perspective. Both heroes, already established as bastards, grudgingly save the world for selfish reasons - and we’re meant to like them? My main criticism though is that there’s no-one here to root for. The approach feels derivative of Watchmen, with its postmodern view on superheroes, and has a predictable and rushed conclusion. The plot is simplistic so it’s a fairly unmemorable read. Zenith is really early Grant Morrison (1987-88, back when he was still writing for 2000AD) but it’s not bad and is actually quite accessible and entertaining. Nazi superman/Lovecraftian monster wants to destroy the world - arrogant British popstar superhero gotta stop him!
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