England in the mid 1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted...some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return and are in search of some answers. Answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters, a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are Hell-bent on retrieving the lost manuscript... and ending the League once and for all.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By G. Thomas
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I could have been forgiven for totally passing on this book if I'd believed the majority of negative reviews here and even one from a close friend.
I'd bought "1910: Century" and enjoyed it immensely but realised I'd missed out a chapter of the League's progression and quickly bought "Black Dossier".
To be fair I can understand why some people seemed unimpressed....it messed with their expectations. I suspect those who hate this book also didn't enjoy the prose sections in the other 2 volumes. What seems very clear is that Alan Moore is once again playing with the medium and challenging the reader in a similar manner to Dave Sim in later issues of the mighty "Cerebus the Aardvark"
This is a fantastic addition to the continuing mythology and any true fan of the "League" is going to revel in it. Those expecting a tongue-in-cheek boy's-own comic-book romp are only going to be partially satisfied. The text-heavy (inspired) literary sections are utterly essential to our understanding of the different incarnations of the Murray-Group. Through this device the overall timeline is finally revealed. There are sections which only now become relevent with the release of "1910" and these led to several "oh wow" moments on my behalf. Mr Moore most definitely has a larger plan.
Once again the inspired use of literary characters and references is an absolute pedant's joy. I especially enjoyed the P.G Wodehouse/H.P.Lovecraft pastiche and the Orwellian Jane but it's all good to be honest.
If you love the true spirit of the "League" then don't hesitate; it's an essential purchase which really helps you fill all those pesky spaces inbetween. On the other hand if you just want another off-the-wall oddball-superhero comic then I'd strongly advise you to go elsewhere. This volume represents a bold new evolution for the series and is certainly not a book for fairweather fans.
I'd bought "1910: Century" and enjoyed it immensely but realised I'd missed out a chapter of the League's progression and quickly bought "Black Dossier".
To be fair I can understand why some people seemed unimpressed....it messed with their expectations. I suspect those who hate this book also didn't enjoy the prose sections in the other 2 volumes. What seems very clear is that Alan Moore is once again playing with the medium and challenging the reader in a similar manner to Dave Sim in later issues of the mighty "Cerebus the Aardvark"
This is a fantastic addition to the continuing mythology and any true fan of the "League" is going to revel in it. Those expecting a tongue-in-cheek boy's-own comic-book romp are only going to be partially satisfied. The text-heavy (inspired) literary sections are utterly essential to our understanding of the different incarnations of the Murray-Group. Through this device the overall timeline is finally revealed. There are sections which only now become relevent with the release of "1910" and these led to several "oh wow" moments on my behalf. Mr Moore most definitely has a larger plan.
Once again the inspired use of literary characters and references is an absolute pedant's joy. I especially enjoyed the P.G Wodehouse/H.P.Lovecraft pastiche and the Orwellian Jane but it's all good to be honest.
If you love the true spirit of the "League" then don't hesitate; it's an essential purchase which really helps you fill all those pesky spaces inbetween. On the other hand if you just want another off-the-wall oddball-superhero comic then I'd strongly advise you to go elsewhere. This volume represents a bold new evolution for the series and is certainly not a book for fairweather fans.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Octo7
Format:Hardcover
The hardcover edition of this book is simply beautiful. First the presentation: black cover with embossed MI5 insignia with a wrap-around dust-jacket, fabric bookmark attached to the book. Some sections of the book are printed on different types of paper in order to give individual stories their own unique charm and sense of place. The final chapter is in 3D and the book contains a free pair of 3D glasses provided in the jacket.
Now the content; This one is not for everybody. Even those who read and enjoyed volumes one and two may be a bit put off by the shift in style of the narrative. If, like me, you really enjoyed the short story at the end of League Volume 1 and the Traveller's Almanac at the end of Volume 2; you will love this. It's dense, very text-heavy and extremely varied from chapter to chapter. It opens with a comic, then turns to text, then back to a comic, then more text etc. The artwork is stunningly detailed and varied, possibly Kevin O'Neil's best work to date and that's a big deal. The overall tone has changed quite drastically, even more noticebly than volume 2 did from volume 1. There is a lot of nudity this-time round, also the setting has changed to 1958 so the language and aesthetic have all shifted too. Also, if you didn't bother to read the New Traveller's Almanac at the end of Volume 2 you will probably be highly confused about Allan Quatermaine's appearance and the fact Miss Murray is as youthful and attractive as ever even though the story takes place 70 years after the events of Volume 1.
All in all I would recommend this book to open-minded fans of Alan Moore and fiction in general. Don't buy this expecting a graphic novel or a Victorian adventure-yarn for boys, this one is more cerebral and requires an enthusiastic reader who can handle a bit of meat with their veggies.
Now the content; This one is not for everybody. Even those who read and enjoyed volumes one and two may be a bit put off by the shift in style of the narrative. If, like me, you really enjoyed the short story at the end of League Volume 1 and the Traveller's Almanac at the end of Volume 2; you will love this. It's dense, very text-heavy and extremely varied from chapter to chapter. It opens with a comic, then turns to text, then back to a comic, then more text etc. The artwork is stunningly detailed and varied, possibly Kevin O'Neil's best work to date and that's a big deal. The overall tone has changed quite drastically, even more noticebly than volume 2 did from volume 1. There is a lot of nudity this-time round, also the setting has changed to 1958 so the language and aesthetic have all shifted too. Also, if you didn't bother to read the New Traveller's Almanac at the end of Volume 2 you will probably be highly confused about Allan Quatermaine's appearance and the fact Miss Murray is as youthful and attractive as ever even though the story takes place 70 years after the events of Volume 1.
All in all I would recommend this book to open-minded fans of Alan Moore and fiction in general. Don't buy this expecting a graphic novel or a Victorian adventure-yarn for boys, this one is more cerebral and requires an enthusiastic reader who can handle a bit of meat with their veggies.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a "heavy" book agreed, and it IS confusing when you first pick it up but it grows on you and i find it very essential in understanding the universe that is created in the books. You simply understand more about the other books after reading this one. Brilliant but demanding. I particularily enjoyed the "Fanny Hill" section where i find that he hits the style of the original novel spot on.
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Bought this as a gift for my other half, he loved it so that's about all I can say about it.
Published 1 day ago by Gotpaintinmyhair
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Some great background
I bought this about the same time as the Century series and it was really helpful to fill in a lot of detail. Some good stand-alone stuff nevertheless too.
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Overambitious background thingy...
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The hardcover edition of this book is simply beautiful. First the presentation: black cover with embossed MI5 insignia with a wrap-around dust-jacket, fabric bookmark attached to... Read more
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Underrated - an essential piece of the LoEG story
I've been following the League stories since the very beginning and thought I should pitch in here after reading other reviews of this installment. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chrislovesbuffy
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Amazon says two stars means "I don't like it". Can't argue.
Now, I know I risk the ire of Mooreheads across the UK with any unfavourable review of something he's written and I urge those of you in that broad category not to just hit the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rambleast Reviews
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Disappointing but not bad.
Not quite up to the previous books in terms of pace and story. I miss many of the characters from the previous books who are not present here. Read more
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