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Here's a short post today, featuring a scene from issue #5 of the 1996 New Gods series, written by Tom Peyer and Rachel Pollack, art by Luke Ross and Brian Garvey.
I haven't read the whole story itself, as, well, what's the point of New Gods without Jack Kirby? Well, with the exception of Walt Simonson's Orion, or anything featuring Scott and Barda. Generally speaking, I love them as guest stars and supporting players in Superman and Justice League, but without Kirby's brilliance, I find them tedious on their own. If there are any stories I need to read, feel free to mention them in the comments.
From what I gathered about this story, Orion somehow went mad and took over New Genesis as an insane tyrant, leaving it to Highfather to fight and save his adopted son. But rather than charge into battle, wise Highfather decides to do a bit of first-hand research into the enemy he's about to face:
( A god in the asylum, behind the cut! )
What I find most interesting is that this is one of several instances where supernatural characters and elements pay a visit to Arkham. I think this trend was started by Alan Moore in Swamp Thing, but we've also seen Arkham appearances in series such as Dr. Fate, Black Orchid, and The Spectre, all with these beings of vast power becoming shaken by the depths of darkness and madness within those walls. I love that Arkham and its residents such as Harvey has the power to shake the spirits of gods and elementals.
I haven't read the whole story itself, as, well, what's the point of New Gods without Jack Kirby? Well, with the exception of Walt Simonson's Orion, or anything featuring Scott and Barda. Generally speaking, I love them as guest stars and supporting players in Superman and Justice League, but without Kirby's brilliance, I find them tedious on their own. If there are any stories I need to read, feel free to mention them in the comments.
From what I gathered about this story, Orion somehow went mad and took over New Genesis as an insane tyrant, leaving it to Highfather to fight and save his adopted son. But rather than charge into battle, wise Highfather decides to do a bit of first-hand research into the enemy he's about to face:
( A god in the asylum, behind the cut! )
What I find most interesting is that this is one of several instances where supernatural characters and elements pay a visit to Arkham. I think this trend was started by Alan Moore in Swamp Thing, but we've also seen Arkham appearances in series such as Dr. Fate, Black Orchid, and The Spectre, all with these beings of vast power becoming shaken by the depths of darkness and madness within those walls. I love that Arkham and its residents such as Harvey has the power to shake the spirits of gods and elementals.
