The Wicked + the Divine. Volume 1, The Faust act

Locations
Call Number: Adult Graphic Novel / Gillen, Kieron, Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy / Wicked and the Divine 1
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 1st Floor 4-week checkout	Adult Graphic Novel / Gillen, Kieron	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy / Wicked and the Divine 1	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy / Wicked and the Divine 1	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy / Wicked and the Divine 1	4-week checkout	On Shelf

Originally published in single magazine form as The wicked + the divine #1-5.
Matthew Wilson, colorist ; Nathan Fairbairn, guest colourist #4, pp. 1-2 ; Clayton Cowles, letterer ;
Every ninety years, twelve gods return as young people. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are all dead. It's happening now. It's happening again.

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Wonderful submitted by asopijw65 on July 14, 2015, 10:40pm Great series that is very interesting. Can't wait to read more. Beautiful art and concept.

AMAZING submitted by nsvinicki on August 25, 2017, 4:07pm My excitement after reading this was neverending!

This comic blends popular culture and mythology in a way that I've never seen before. It tells the story of twelve normal teenagers who suddenly manifest the power and divinity of gods from mythologies all over the world. Their incarnations are not antiquated - they manifest as modern constructs. For example, Dionysis is a rave DJ, Ares a sports superstar, and the Morrigan is a goth icon. Even though they're gods, they are still teenagers - and make the same stupid decisions and are ruled by the same hormones. It's a riotously fun romp through all aspects of human nature.

Some themes touched on are teenage disillusionment, loneliness, cultural appropriation, gender studies, celebrity worship, the perils of fame and the difficulties of growing up.

diven submitted by smr on July 15, 2022, 8:26am diven