kiro
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Jan 23, 2014 7:40:37 GMT -5
Post by kiro on Jan 23, 2014 7:40:37 GMT -5
I picked this book up originally because it was set in ancient Greece and involved Sparta. Its funny because it was a book that I flipped through at the store and it totally didnt seem like my cup of tea are and panel progression wise but I gave it a shot anyways. Issue #4 was released 2 weeks ago (I may be wrong) but I am totally digging this book! The art is pretty cool, the way that they portray the action is unique and the story is cool. Anyone else reading this title?
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Jan 23, 2014 11:21:54 GMT -5
Post by thephantomwelshman on Jan 23, 2014 11:21:54 GMT -5
I'm reading this, I'm a bit of an ancient history nerd so it's right up my alley. Good to see a more realistic take on Sparta.
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Jan 24, 2014 16:53:55 GMT -5
Post by bookend57 on Jan 24, 2014 16:53:55 GMT -5
Its a chase movie, Spartan comic style. I like it.
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Jan 28, 2014 13:03:34 GMT -5
Post by othersummersbrother on Jan 28, 2014 13:03:34 GMT -5
I'm reading this, I'm a bit of an ancient history nerd so it's right up my alley. Good to see a more realistic take on Sparta. I've heard this book is exposition heavy. I too am a history nerd, but does the book strike a balance? I am thinking about trade waiting. Someone sell me please. |
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kiro
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Jan 28, 2014 22:58:48 GMT -5
Post by kiro on Jan 28, 2014 22:58:48 GMT -5
Well I am not much of a salesman but I can say that the writer did some research on the authenticity of the story with a professor of ancient Greek history so there is alot of validity there. Its great though because although the setting and characters feel authentic to the period, the story is definitely a comic book story with the panel flow and action per issue. I just love the diversity of the titles I read and this is a welcomed read each month. On top of all of that, it is great being a unique story at the $2.99 price point.
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kiro
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Mar 5, 2014 12:50:39 GMT -5
Post by kiro on Mar 5, 2014 12:50:39 GMT -5
So........funny story about this one. I read issue #5 last night and say to myself this story seems to be speeding towards somewhat of a final end which was odd because it was only issue #5. So I close the book thinking nahhh maybe its just the end of the story arc but NO! It was just a mini series the whole time! The solicits (or the ones that I saw anyways) had nothing mentioning that it was a mini so here I am digging in for the long haul and its over. Still a great entertaining story but I am kind of disappointed because if I knew it was a mini I would have trade waited for sure.
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Mar 5, 2014 13:54:10 GMT -5
Post by thephantomwelshman on Mar 5, 2014 13:54:10 GMT -5
I had the same feeling, when I picked it up at the shop the LCS owner remarked on how large the issue was for 2.99 book, and was it the last issue? I assumed it would be ongoing. That said, it was a great realistic end to the story. I love Kieran Gillens writing, hope he does a similar style historical book in the future.
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kiro
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Mar 5, 2014 13:56:26 GMT -5
Post by kiro on Mar 5, 2014 13:56:26 GMT -5
I want this creative team and setting I guess to continue somehow! Maybe a spinoff series with the kids as they get older or something else because it was fun!
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Mar 5, 2014 14:39:21 GMT -5
Post by pacino on Mar 5, 2014 14:39:21 GMT -5
I also read this. I think the abrupt ending was part of the point of the story, because there was no way these Heliots were going to overtake the Spartans; instead, the Spartans would eventually do themselves in years later.
The art was spectacular and I loved the discussions in the back.
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