East of West, Vol. 1: The Promise

author: Jonathan Hickman

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.99

book published: 2013

rating: 3

read at: 2013/11/09

date added: 2013/11/09

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

East of West Volume 1 collects the first 5 issues of the series by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta. It's best described as a Weird West tale in an alternate future where cosmic forces are battling each other.



In an alternate future, the US is divided into territories owned by different factions. The West coast is founded by Mao (not Chairman Mao) and the Golden Gate Bridge is conceived very differently. There are cities in canyons and towering spires and lots of desert. Into this rides Death with his 2 companions known as Wolf and Crow. He is being pursued by the other three members of the apocalyptic group (war, famine and pestilence) which are portrayed as children. Along the way, Death's wife makes an appearance.



To be honest, I was a bit lost at first. It's a volume 1, but it took me a bit to pick up the story thread. The story is so epic and the casualties so immense, that it lost some meaning for me, and the story does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. It's an interesting setup and I would like to see where they go with it. And the artwork by Nick Dragotta is really cool. I loved Death, Wolf and especially Crow as they were portrayed. He's created some iconic characters that I'd like to see more of.



I received this review copy from Image Comics and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this book.





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