author: Eric Stephenson
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2014/03/13
date added: 2014/03/13
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
The Nowhere Men is a graphic novel of grand scope. It jumps around in time and seems to take place in an alternate version of our history. There are bigger than life characters who are also flawed. Add in the backup interviews and articles in each issue and it is reminiscent of Alan Moore's Watchmen, but with scientists instead of superheroes.
Starting in the 60s, we see a group of 4 scientists who seem reminiscent of a certain British pop group of the time. It seems a time of great promise for these four young men. The story jumps around a bit in time, and we see some of these men later. One has gone missing and a few of them aren't talking. Meanwhile, there is a strange virus they've created and the folks who have it are sequestered in an unusual place. When they start mutating further, things start to spin out of control. Secrets of the past are threatened to be revealed. And then, the story ends for now.
It's a cool, crazy ride. It's ambitious in nature. It was exactly what I was looking for. Eric Stephenson has set up a really interesting series and I can't wait to read more.
I received this graphic novel for review from Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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