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maenad_wordsmith's review against another edition
The art in this series is incredibly dense and integrates a wide variety of styles to help convey the content. I think using (beautiful) visual representations to teach magical concepts is brilliant. I've come across many of the ideas in Promethea before, but the art by J.H. Williams III enhances and deepens my knowledge. This is part of the reason why I like studying magic--it's not about following one text, but about comparing many different texts (that are usually amalgamations themselves).
simazhi's review against another edition
5.0
Continuing the tree of life and then coming back. The story is in full swing and keeps you coming back for more.
psykobilliethekid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This one had a lot going on in it and it would be hard to follow if you haven't read the previous books. But the story was good, the art incredible, and the cliffhanger nice enough for me to want to read the final volume.
grimondgalgmod's review against another edition
5.0
This series more than any other allows a glimpse into the mind of Alan Moore, the anarchic ceremonial magician who also wrote that one graphic novel that everyone has read.
Equal parts superhero comic and metaphysical primer, Promethea is the champion of human imagination; a hero who derives her power from magical systems like the tarot and kabbalah. A lot of stuff to love here, especially the message that poets are magicians.
Also, the layouts are some of the most amazing I've ever seen, almost as good as JH Williams III's work on Sandman: Overture.
Can't wait to read the final volume.
Equal parts superhero comic and metaphysical primer, Promethea is the champion of human imagination; a hero who derives her power from magical systems like the tarot and kabbalah. A lot of stuff to love here, especially the message that poets are magicians.
Also, the layouts are some of the most amazing I've ever seen, almost as good as JH Williams III's work on Sandman: Overture.
Can't wait to read the final volume.
calistareads's review against another edition
5.0
I am loving this story so far. I almost gave this 5 stars. I probably should have.
We have made it to the top of the Tree of Life. This is the oneness and the god position. Being one with god. They have made it through several realms. I love going through this tree of life in this format. It seems to make more sense what is going on. It does have relationships to the Chakra system and what is happening.
Barb meets her Steve at last and the two are happy. Now, all 3 of them have to jump from the height back into the physical. They all take the leap.
Sophie lands back in her body. She sees Stacie and tries to thank her for being her replacement, but Stacie is not going to give up being Promethea. She likes the power. They end up in a cosmic court battle to determine who gets to be Promethea. It's wonderful.
I'm changing my mind. I've giving this 5 stars. It was a great story. I didn't like the fight between the 2 Promethea's, but it has been a mind-blowing story so far. I only hope the last volume will give us a great ending. I wasn't too happy what happened at the end, but I'm willing to see where it goes.
We have made it to the top of the Tree of Life. This is the oneness and the god position. Being one with god. They have made it through several realms. I love going through this tree of life in this format. It seems to make more sense what is going on. It does have relationships to the Chakra system and what is happening.
Barb meets her Steve at last and the two are happy. Now, all 3 of them have to jump from the height back into the physical. They all take the leap.
Sophie lands back in her body. She sees Stacie and tries to thank her for being her replacement, but Stacie is not going to give up being Promethea. She likes the power. They end up in a cosmic court battle to determine who gets to be Promethea. It's wonderful.
I'm changing my mind. I've giving this 5 stars. It was a great story. I didn't like the fight between the 2 Promethea's, but it has been a mind-blowing story so far. I only hope the last volume will give us a great ending. I wasn't too happy what happened at the end, but I'm willing to see where it goes.
bloodravenlib's review against another edition
4.0
Sophia's journey into the Immateria continues all the way to the top, so to speak. The art in this book, as in the rest of the series is great, and it is one of the highlights of this work. While the whole Kabbalah angle is interesting, it does get a bit lengthy after a while for readers. The action itself is not that much complicated as Sophia has to reclaim her role as Promethea from Stacia, who was serving as caretaker. To be honest, after all that Sophia went through, this seemed a little anticlimactic. I mean, the way they situation is solved, if you can call it a solution, is a nice reimagining of some things, but as I said, a little anticlimactic. The series overall is well worth reading, and I will continue on to the last volume, since it seems that things may pick up in terms of pace. Overall if you like mythology and folklore, this series is a must read. I think people who do like myths will appreciate them better as a result of reading it, and in some cases, it may urge people to learn more. That can only be a good thing.
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
inferiorwit's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Gun violence, Death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Sexism