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Scott Free, scion of the planet New Genesis, escapes a harsh existence as a soldier in training on the h ellish planet of Apokolips, turning to a new life as an ente rtainer on Earth. '
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Jack Kirby was undoubtedly one of the true geniuses of the comics industry. He created, wrote and drew his own characters. Kirby's major strengths were his ability to create unique, refreshing characters and to visualize any manner of setting or situation. Kirby's writing was weaker and somewhat simplistic when compared to his ability to put down on paper the cosmic images in his mind or in those of another writer. In fact, later writers would write better stories with Kirby's characters, but it took Kirby to create them in the first place. Mister Miracle, the super escape artist, was one of Kirby's best charcters from his amazingly fruitful stint at DC during the early 1970s. Coming from the horrendous world of Apokolips, Scott Free yearned to follow his own path while battling those from his former world who would destroy him or take him back to that hell. Who couldn't identify with that kind of charcter? While the plotting and dialogue are rather simple, the images are as breathtaking now as they were 25 years ago when I first saw them. That abilty to draw unique and awe-inspiring worlds was Kirby's alone. Again, only Kirby could have imagined these scenarios and the fact that his characters couldn't engage in more lively banter pales in comparison to the backdrop. I appreciate the fact that DC is holding down the cost of the book by reprinting the first 11 complete issues of Mister Miracle's book in black and white, but I would have loved to see these in color again. Kirby's artwork is still wonderful, but the color definitely added to it.
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To be clear the original comic books themselves dating from 1971 fully deserve 5 stars as they were visually stunning, but the reprints here in do lose some of the impact being in black & white.
Scott Free escapes from Granny Goodness' orphanage on Apokolips and takes the place of an escape artist, Mister Miracle, who is killed in the first story by a member of Inter Gang thug Steel Hand's mob.
Scott is aided by the a pocket sized partner Oberon and in the later tales by the Amazonesque "Big" Barda and a group of her fellow female warriors.
The first few tales are of various psychotics, Granny Goodness herself, Dr. Bedlam, Prof. Vunderbar coming from Apoklopis to try and kill Scott, and one seedy Earthling Funky Flashman gets involved.
The last tales are set in Apokolips as Scott takes his fight there and it is here the majesty of Kirby's art comes to the fore. Scott takes on Kanto the Weapon Master and the Lump amongst others and we read a little of Scott's early days. Those familiar with first "The New Gods" series of tales will already know Scott's origin, it is hinted at here but never stated outright.
The last tale with The Head is not as good as what has gone, it even brings in a couple of new characters including the original Mr. Miracle's son. It ends at issue 10 which leaves only another 8 issues which are oddly gathered in the "Fourth World" volume.
I'm not over keen on the idea of the covers being gathered at the back but as they have all the Young Scott Free tales here it can be justified after a fashion. Whilst not as epic as the New Gods it is certainly a good read.
Scott Free escapes from Granny Goodness' orphanage on Apokolips and takes the place of an escape artist, Mister Miracle, who is killed in the first story by a member of Inter Gang thug Steel Hand's mob.
Scott is aided by the a pocket sized partner Oberon and in the later tales by the Amazonesque "Big" Barda and a group of her fellow female warriors.
The first few tales are of various psychotics, Granny Goodness herself, Dr. Bedlam, Prof. Vunderbar coming from Apoklopis to try and kill Scott, and one seedy Earthling Funky Flashman gets involved.
The last tales are set in Apokolips as Scott takes his fight there and it is here the majesty of Kirby's art comes to the fore. Scott takes on Kanto the Weapon Master and the Lump amongst others and we read a little of Scott's early days. Those familiar with first "The New Gods" series of tales will already know Scott's origin, it is hinted at here but never stated outright.
The last tale with The Head is not as good as what has gone, it even brings in a couple of new characters including the original Mr. Miracle's son. It ends at issue 10 which leaves only another 8 issues which are oddly gathered in the "Fourth World" volume.
I'm not over keen on the idea of the covers being gathered at the back but as they have all the Young Scott Free tales here it can be justified after a fashion. Whilst not as epic as the New Gods it is certainly a good read.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Scott Free aka Mr. Miracle is the brain child of comicdoms greatest mind Jack "The King" Kirby! Based on his friend Jim Sternako, an amateur escape artist, Mr. Miracle is a look at a Super escape artist! He's quite different than the normal fist flinging fighters of other comics. Do your self a favor and make Granny Goodness happy and order this book! You wouldn't like to see her upset would you? (gulp!)
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