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A review by joshgauthier
Archangel by William Gibson
4.0
Despite not having quite the complexity of some of Gibson's other work, "Archangel" does offer a fascinating premise which blends science fiction, alternate history, and WWII spy thrillers. Engaging, fast-paced, and delivering some interesting conceptual questions - Gibson's entrance to the world of graphic novels is a notable one.
However, "Archangel" is not a perfect story by any means - and I am uncertain if the fault lies more with Gibson's script or stems from some other step in the creation process. For one, the art - though quite striking at times - also has moments when it makes it difficult to follow the story. Additionally, there are moments when the writing moves a little too quickly through its subject matter to be truly satisfying. Finally, knowing the intensely complex work that GIbson is capable of, aspects of this story just felt a little more familiar than I was hoping for.
So it's a good comic in its own right and a fair debut for Gibson. I'll be curious to see if he continues working in the medium and what he delivers next if he chooses to do so.
However, "Archangel" is not a perfect story by any means - and I am uncertain if the fault lies more with Gibson's script or stems from some other step in the creation process. For one, the art - though quite striking at times - also has moments when it makes it difficult to follow the story. Additionally, there are moments when the writing moves a little too quickly through its subject matter to be truly satisfying. Finally, knowing the intensely complex work that GIbson is capable of, aspects of this story just felt a little more familiar than I was hoping for.
So it's a good comic in its own right and a fair debut for Gibson. I'll be curious to see if he continues working in the medium and what he delivers next if he chooses to do so.