Saturday, November 02, 2024

Scott's Take: Beyond Mortal by Cullen Bunn, Illustrator Danny Luckert


Beyond Mortal by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by Danny Luckert is the first graphic novel in this very dark adult series. This is a horror series even if this reader did not find this book that scary.  I might have a higher tolerance for that than some.

 

In this graphic novel, a league of heroes that are clearly inspired by more famous characters seek to defend their world from Levithan. In this case, the Levithan is a group of evil elder gods that seek to transform and reclaim the earth. They will transform many against their will into serving these gods in their new forms. Can the heroes of this world withstand the power of these gods?

 

There is a lot of body horror, there is a ton of violence, and a lot of death. Heroes fall alongside civilians. This is an action-packed terror fest. This is not a read for young kids or preteens.

 

The art is not the best, in my opinion, but fits this tale. The cliffhanger ending annoyed me especially since a second book has not been announced yet. There are supposed to be more books in that universe next year, but no follow up is scheduled for this title.  I hope that changes and we do not have a Netflix cancellation after Season One of something situation here.



Amazon Associate Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/48lZfcn

 

My reading copy came through Hoopla through the Dallas Public Library System. 

 

Scott A. Tipple ©2024

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