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Diosamante
Two of European comics’ most distinct creators, Alexandro Jodorowsky (THE INCAL, THE METABARONS) and Metal Hurlant alumni Jean-Claude Gal (ARN), collaborate here to bring us the unique tale of redemption of an ancient queen as beautiful as she is cruel… A magnificently rendered story, full of mysticism and fantasy.
Available in the English language for the first time, this edition includes a bonus section with some of Gal’s unpublished pages and sketches, as well as text pieces by Jodorowsky.
Available in the English language for the first time, this edition includes a bonus section with some of Gal’s unpublished pages and sketches, as well as text pieces by Jodorowsky.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1992
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
695 books1,948 followersAlso credited as Alexandro Jodorowsky
Better known for his surreal films El Topo and The Holy Mountain filmed in the early 1970s, Alejandro Jodorowsky is also an accomplished writer of graphic novels and a psychotherapist. He developed Psychomagic, a combination of psychotherapy and shamanic magic. His fans have included John Lennon and Marilyn Manson.
Better known for his surreal films El Topo and The Holy Mountain filmed in the early 1970s, Alejandro Jodorowsky is also an accomplished writer of graphic novels and a psychotherapist. He developed Psychomagic, a combination of psychotherapy and shamanic magic. His fans have included John Lennon and Marilyn Manson.
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May 17, 2019
↠1.5
I wish I wasn’t pulled in by the pretty cover. The art work was the only thing I enjoyed in this, everything else is me wasting time. If there had been an actual developed story maybe it could’ve been better, but it isn’t.
Diosamante is so full of herself, thinking she’s so freaking special, and then she goes on a journey to learn how to be worthy of a man! Are you freaking kidding me? And god forbid she actually learns something on that journey because she’s still vain. And the tests her “love” has put her through… I’m just shocked. One of my pet peeves is present, Diosamante is so beautiful that every freaking man that sees her wants her and gets taken by lust, yeah great way of making rape okay. I’m so pissed by this .
This is not a big "book" that you forget names of your characters and it’s not even a long list of names, Diosamante has only three children but in the last pages she recognizes her son by a name that was not mentioned among the names of her sons.
I wish I wasn’t pulled in by the pretty cover. The art work was the only thing I enjoyed in this, everything else is me wasting time. If there had been an actual developed story maybe it could’ve been better, but it isn’t.
Diosamante is so full of herself, thinking she’s so freaking special, and then she goes on a journey to learn how to be worthy of a man! Are you freaking kidding me? And god forbid she actually learns something on that journey because she’s still vain. And the tests her “love” has put her through… I’m just shocked. One of my pet peeves is present, Diosamante is so beautiful that every freaking man that sees her wants her and gets taken by lust, yeah great way of making rape okay. I’m so pissed by this .
This is not a big "book" that you forget names of your characters and it’s not even a long list of names, Diosamante has only three children but in the last pages she recognizes her son by a name that was not mentioned among the names of her sons.
December 14, 2012
Let's start with this - there is a lot of sexual assault and one relationship of at least dubious consent in this book. If you're triggered by that, keep this in mind if you read this book.
I really wish I could give this separate ratings for art and writing in this book, because the art in this is gorgeous - detailed and sweeping and incredible. Worth five stars, I think. But the story...
The overall feel of this book has a lot in common to me at least with some movies - the Sinbad movies, or Ben Hur, or The Ten Commandments. I'm not sure what exactly it is, but those are the sorts of tones that this put me in mind of.
Aside from that, the dialogue has the problem a lot of older comics have of stilted dialogue, though I suspect at least part of that is style and another part may be the translation. I didn't find it very engaging at any rate.Two stars for the writing, for a final grade of three.
I really wish I could give this separate ratings for art and writing in this book, because the art in this is gorgeous - detailed and sweeping and incredible. Worth five stars, I think. But the story...
The overall feel of this book has a lot in common to me at least with some movies - the Sinbad movies, or Ben Hur, or The Ten Commandments. I'm not sure what exactly it is, but those are the sorts of tones that this put me in mind of.
Aside from that, the dialogue has the problem a lot of older comics have of stilted dialogue, though I suspect at least part of that is style and another part may be the translation. I didn't find it very engaging at any rate.Two stars for the writing, for a final grade of three.
December 14, 2013
Savage, Humorous, Romantic, Insane, Barbaric. Plus the artist died while making this. If this was the last book I ever read I'd be happy because I'd die with a smile on my face.
December 29, 2020
Loved the artwork...story - meh...
July 23, 2019
I didn't expect the story to go the direction it did in terms of its timeline and its scope. The more Jodorowsky I read, the more I gather that this sort of thing is standard for him, but relative to lots of other writers his style really stands out. It's no wonder he is held in such high regard. It's refreshing to have no idea where a narrative is going to end up. And impressive that a writer can have such a high substance to page count ratio, haha.
September 25, 2019
Typický Jodo - metafyzický / pseudometafyzický příběh podle toho jak jej máte rádi s nádhernou Galovou kresbou. I takto uzavřené mi dávalo vydání smysl. Člověk aspoň vidí do procesu tvorby.
February 1, 2016
Jean-Claude Gal and Alejandro Jodorowsky are powerhouses of highly conceptual European comics. This was a particularly strong showing for Alejandro Jodorowsky's style of writing as it shows a transition between his "El Topo" and "Holy Mountain" spiritual allegories (with strong sexual elements) and pure Euro-comic fantasy. While no one can excuse Alejandro Jodorowsky of having particularly human characters, this fantasy and spiritual allegory really works, and the given that Jodorowsky does not have as much recourse to techno-babble, the dialogue is believable for the kind of allegory it is. Jean-Claude Gal's death, sadly, cuts the work short and the end of book two could not be completed so the arc was left somewhat unfinished. Gal's detail work though is stunting, and richly textured. You could see why this book took him a few years to complete given how much is in even panel of the work.
August 21, 2016
As I read this book I kept thinking, "What if?" What if Gal had survived long enough to see the entire four book series adventure through, rather than having only the first book completed? The artwork is incredible (and for adults only), the writing is intriguing, and the story-ah, the story of love, and how it conquers evil and ambition. A great, quick read, with finished and unfinished prints from what would have been the second work in the series, and the outline of what was to happen in the unfinished books.
July 2, 2017
It's a good scenario, some clicks more elaborate than your typical fantasy setting. The design, the drawings by Claude Gal, are absolutely stunning. Phenomenal. After I've read this, Gal is easily in my top.5 comic artists.
It's a must for every fan of the francobelgian drawing school of ligne claire.
It's a must for every fan of the francobelgian drawing school of ligne claire.
July 27, 2020
Gorgeous artwork, but the storyline is problematic, bordering on offensive, in its depiction of a cartoonishly arrogant female who only achieves enlightenment when she submits to a subservient role, first as a sex object and later as a wife and mother. Definitely not Jodorowsky's best work.
April 24, 2018
A wasted of time.
May 18, 2019
I didn't mind the adult themes and the heroine's dubious nature but the story didn't make any fucking sense at all. 1 star just for the art. Everything else sucks.
April 27, 2021
"This is how Diosamante, Queen of Arhas, became wife to a monkey-man"
An actual line in a book which proposes to take itself seriously.
The art is staggeringly beautiful, but the writing and story are terribly weak. Obviously taking the tale of Turandot, Jodorowsky twists it into some new age mess. Diosamante is a queen who wins lovers by having them fight to the last man. The champion is killed a year later and the process repeats. Apparently coming from a powerful kingdom (for no one toted off the queen), Dio still manages to walk out of her palace and see barbarians attack her subjects. But she doesn't have time for that - an old man comments that the people are unhappy because they have a wicked queen (probably true) and she tosses him off a wall. She decides to hunt down the good king mentioned by the old man and kill him. She reaches the king's palace and kills the chief guard (who only asked that she step to the back of the que), but when she meets the king she falls head over heels for him. Saying he is too great for her, she decides to take a decade or so off and prove herself (people must age differently in this Mayan-Babylonian-esq fantasy world).
In the process she blindfolds herself and becomes an even more skilled fighter. Some of the ways she defeats enemies (we are told through some brief paragraphs at the chapters beginnings) have to be read to be believed. While skilled with a sword, she apparently prizes diversity in method.
She journeys to a temple with some meditating pagan monks, where she makes an arrogant bet and loses (and there were some notes about spiritual arrogance, etc). She subsequently becomes the wife to a monkey man and has monkey kids. But, no worries, because barbarians come and killed everyone except Dio and the older monks (because, as we learn, the barbarians are really superstitious and easily frightened - for some reason seeing a monkey man didn't do the trick though).
With her monkey man dead (Jodor says he died with the look of an "innocent animal" - so was he a man or not?) she joins the other monks in meditation.
Then she's ripped across space and time in an impressive page of art and finds herself back with the king and some kids. Turns out that he was the monkey man and a score of other people in her journey as well. Guy must be a super wizard and plan a long time ahead.
So they marry and everything is happy. End of Book I.
Book II - the barbarians show up to wreck havoc years later. The king manages to make a giant stone wall rise up and shatter their army, but the barbarians must have overcome all their superstitions and fears because seeing a three-hundred foot stone wall rise out of the ground doesn't phase them at all now.
So the king has this brilliant plan to send all the women and kids away on one giant boat to one of their colonies until the fighting is over. Of course, the guy in charge of the ship (and apparently the entire crew) sells them out to pirates. Dio escapes and the last we see of her is as she watches the pirates leave with her sons. A post-text gives a one page synopsis of what the story (3 more books) would have looked like, as the masterful artist died partly through book 2. One wonders if having to read this rot killed him.
After reading this, in connection with Jodorowsky's other works, one comes to the conclusion that the man is obsessed with some terrible themes. But he knows a good artist when he sees one. Even then, though, the 5/5 art can't save this 0/5 comic.
An actual line in a book which proposes to take itself seriously.
The art is staggeringly beautiful, but the writing and story are terribly weak. Obviously taking the tale of Turandot, Jodorowsky twists it into some new age mess. Diosamante is a queen who wins lovers by having them fight to the last man. The champion is killed a year later and the process repeats. Apparently coming from a powerful kingdom (for no one toted off the queen), Dio still manages to walk out of her palace and see barbarians attack her subjects. But she doesn't have time for that - an old man comments that the people are unhappy because they have a wicked queen (probably true) and she tosses him off a wall. She decides to hunt down the good king mentioned by the old man and kill him. She reaches the king's palace and kills the chief guard (who only asked that she step to the back of the que), but when she meets the king she falls head over heels for him. Saying he is too great for her, she decides to take a decade or so off and prove herself (people must age differently in this Mayan-Babylonian-esq fantasy world).
In the process she blindfolds herself and becomes an even more skilled fighter. Some of the ways she defeats enemies (we are told through some brief paragraphs at the chapters beginnings) have to be read to be believed. While skilled with a sword, she apparently prizes diversity in method.
She journeys to a temple with some meditating pagan monks, where she makes an arrogant bet and loses (and there were some notes about spiritual arrogance, etc). She subsequently becomes the wife to a monkey man and has monkey kids. But, no worries, because barbarians come and killed everyone except Dio and the older monks (because, as we learn, the barbarians are really superstitious and easily frightened - for some reason seeing a monkey man didn't do the trick though).
With her monkey man dead (Jodor says he died with the look of an "innocent animal" - so was he a man or not?) she joins the other monks in meditation.
Then she's ripped across space and time in an impressive page of art and finds herself back with the king and some kids. Turns out that he was the monkey man and a score of other people in her journey as well. Guy must be a super wizard and plan a long time ahead.
So they marry and everything is happy. End of Book I.
Book II - the barbarians show up to wreck havoc years later. The king manages to make a giant stone wall rise up and shatter their army, but the barbarians must have overcome all their superstitions and fears because seeing a three-hundred foot stone wall rise out of the ground doesn't phase them at all now.
So the king has this brilliant plan to send all the women and kids away on one giant boat to one of their colonies until the fighting is over. Of course, the guy in charge of the ship (and apparently the entire crew) sells them out to pirates. Dio escapes and the last we see of her is as she watches the pirates leave with her sons. A post-text gives a one page synopsis of what the story (3 more books) would have looked like, as the masterful artist died partly through book 2. One wonders if having to read this rot killed him.
After reading this, in connection with Jodorowsky's other works, one comes to the conclusion that the man is obsessed with some terrible themes. But he knows a good artist when he sees one. Even then, though, the 5/5 art can't save this 0/5 comic.
November 25, 2025
Diosamante is the perfect encounter between two legends of fantasy comics: Alejandro Jodorowsky, master of visionary storytelling, and Jean-Claude Gal, illustrator of almost obsessive precision. Together they give life to a work that is, at the same time, myth, dream, nightmare and wonder.
Jodorowsky's writing confirms his unique ability to blend symbolism, poetic cruelty and unbridled imagination. The story unfolds like an initiation rite, where the protagonist's destiny takes on the tones of a dark and ritualistic fairy tale, always on the border between the spiritual and the sensual.
But the real heart-stopper is Gal's work: highly detailed panels, constructed with almost maniacal care, a fantastical architecture that literally leaves you breathless. Each panel is a world unto itself, alive, layered, rich in detail.
The result is a magnificent work, one of the highest peaks born from the legacy of Métal Hurlant. A comic that is not only read, but contemplated. Recommended for those who love visionary narratives, mythical atmospheres and art that asks the reader to linger, to really look.
A classic of European fantasy, not to be missed.
The second part of the book is a one that leaves the reader with two emotions: enchantment at what Jean-Claude Gal and Alejandro Jodorowsky were able to create... and regret for what will never be completed. The work, left unfinished after Gal's sudden death in 1994, is a precious fragment of European fantasy, a door ajar onto a world that deserved to be explored to the full.
Jodorowsky continues to build his mythical universe with his usual visionary intensity, opening up new narrative paths that promised grandiose developments. But once again it is Gal who catches the eye: his incredibly detailed and perfectly sculpted illustrations reach a level here that is perhaps even more mature and monumental than in the first volume.
Every page is a demonstration of mastery: armour, architecture, creatures, landscapes... everything is rendered with an almost ritualistic precision, as if Gal were constructing not only images but visual memory.
The story is interrupted, yes, but what remains is of rare beauty. The Children of Diosamante is not just the continuation of a myth: it is the artistic testament of one of the greatest illustrators of fantasy, and an essential piece for those who love Métal Hurlant, Jodorowsky and sequential art taken to its highest levels.
An incomplete work, but one not to be missed.
Jodorowsky's writing confirms his unique ability to blend symbolism, poetic cruelty and unbridled imagination. The story unfolds like an initiation rite, where the protagonist's destiny takes on the tones of a dark and ritualistic fairy tale, always on the border between the spiritual and the sensual.
But the real heart-stopper is Gal's work: highly detailed panels, constructed with almost maniacal care, a fantastical architecture that literally leaves you breathless. Each panel is a world unto itself, alive, layered, rich in detail.
The result is a magnificent work, one of the highest peaks born from the legacy of Métal Hurlant. A comic that is not only read, but contemplated. Recommended for those who love visionary narratives, mythical atmospheres and art that asks the reader to linger, to really look.
A classic of European fantasy, not to be missed.
The second part of the book is a one that leaves the reader with two emotions: enchantment at what Jean-Claude Gal and Alejandro Jodorowsky were able to create... and regret for what will never be completed. The work, left unfinished after Gal's sudden death in 1994, is a precious fragment of European fantasy, a door ajar onto a world that deserved to be explored to the full.
Jodorowsky continues to build his mythical universe with his usual visionary intensity, opening up new narrative paths that promised grandiose developments. But once again it is Gal who catches the eye: his incredibly detailed and perfectly sculpted illustrations reach a level here that is perhaps even more mature and monumental than in the first volume.
Every page is a demonstration of mastery: armour, architecture, creatures, landscapes... everything is rendered with an almost ritualistic precision, as if Gal were constructing not only images but visual memory.
The story is interrupted, yes, but what remains is of rare beauty. The Children of Diosamante is not just the continuation of a myth: it is the artistic testament of one of the greatest illustrators of fantasy, and an essential piece for those who love Métal Hurlant, Jodorowsky and sequential art taken to its highest levels.
An incomplete work, but one not to be missed.
March 12, 2025
Jodorowsky writes a portrait of the collaboration with Gal, a name which may easily accrue mystery in English of which has no known "gal," aside from slang for girl. The portrait is a story of reverence towards the artist, ending with a surprising death. This story introduces a work filled of vibrant compositions.
Cheeky fetishistic elements to the story, built on visceral images of Diosamante's voyeuristic eyes, the eyes that are taking on pleasure from the scene before them. This image followed by a wide-eyed command/voiced desire for where the moment goes. Following the impulses of pleasure. The scene ends with an ironic blue balling which made me LOL.
Two great warriors falling for each other in battle, becoming sensual in their sword strokes. Would be fit for 'Caligula: The Truly Ultimate Cut' only if their blades start stripping the other's armour.
A.J.'s preface doesn't lead me to wonder who the father of her precious children will be. I assumed we were working toward a quick consumption with Urban. The Urban proclamation doesn't redact the identity of the characters he claims to .
Gender roles of an era. I hope there's something as beautiful that's gay, for the sake of culture. 'Caligula' is a bit gay because the men are attractive, rather than the gross ragged wrinkly men filling 'Diosamante's pages. If Diosamante was a man in a man's world it would be fantastic. Stella explained to me how this stereotype is only gross because women have been subjected to such roles for hundreds of years. Men don't actually live like this, objectified to their teeth and genitalia, deemed precious, and innocent, etc. all those things...
Cheeky fetishistic elements to the story, built on visceral images of Diosamante's voyeuristic eyes, the eyes that are taking on pleasure from the scene before them. This image followed by a wide-eyed command/voiced desire for where the moment goes. Following the impulses of pleasure. The scene ends with an ironic blue balling which made me LOL.
Two great warriors falling for each other in battle, becoming sensual in their sword strokes. Would be fit for 'Caligula: The Truly Ultimate Cut' only if their blades start stripping the other's armour.
A.J.'s preface doesn't lead me to wonder who the father of her precious children will be. I assumed we were working toward a quick consumption with Urban. The Urban proclamation doesn't redact the identity of the characters he claims to .
Gender roles of an era. I hope there's something as beautiful that's gay, for the sake of culture. 'Caligula' is a bit gay because the men are attractive, rather than the gross ragged wrinkly men filling 'Diosamante's pages. If Diosamante was a man in a man's world it would be fantastic. Stella explained to me how this stereotype is only gross because women have been subjected to such roles for hundreds of years. Men don't actually live like this, objectified to their teeth and genitalia, deemed precious, and innocent, etc. all those things...
December 6, 2023
This is the first time that this has been available in English in the United States. France's Humanoids is known for high quality work, not punctuality, so years waft by in between “Albums” (as their original graphic novels are called). Diosamante is no exception, as Gal's painstaking, beautiful artwork took him several years just to do the 40+ pages per book. His artwork is insanely detailed, and he colored it by hand, likely by paint or airbrush.
Gal passed away in 1994 with the rest of Issue 2 roughed out, all of which are collected as extras in the back of this book. This was originally conceived as a four book series, so the text page at the end of the second issue outlines what would have happened if it were completed. I respect Jodorowsky's wishes to not let another artist finish this work even though part of me wishes that he did allow someone else to. This is an unsatisfying read in that regard.
The half of the story that we do have in this 96 page hardcover is great, a tale of a woman (Queen Diosamante) who is the desire of all yet remains unfulfilled as a human being. She sets out on a quest, meeting King Urbal who is more loved by the people than she. In an attempt to win his love, she embarks on a journey that teaches her humility and compassion.
Like I said, we do not get to see the full saga unfold, which is a pity. This is still a great read filled with breathtaking artwork, it's just not a fulfilling read because it has no resolution aside from a text page that outlines what would have happened.
Gal passed away in 1994 with the rest of Issue 2 roughed out, all of which are collected as extras in the back of this book. This was originally conceived as a four book series, so the text page at the end of the second issue outlines what would have happened if it were completed. I respect Jodorowsky's wishes to not let another artist finish this work even though part of me wishes that he did allow someone else to. This is an unsatisfying read in that regard.
The half of the story that we do have in this 96 page hardcover is great, a tale of a woman (Queen Diosamante) who is the desire of all yet remains unfulfilled as a human being. She sets out on a quest, meeting King Urbal who is more loved by the people than she. In an attempt to win his love, she embarks on a journey that teaches her humility and compassion.
Like I said, we do not get to see the full saga unfold, which is a pity. This is still a great read filled with breathtaking artwork, it's just not a fulfilling read because it has no resolution aside from a text page that outlines what would have happened.
March 22, 2020
Pretty much everyone agrees the artwork is amazing and it is, but the people critizing the story for being weird or nonsensical are getting it wrong. It was obvious to me from the get go that this comic gets its cues from old legends or fairytales, particularly Greek and Roman ones, with a smattering of Asian and Buddhist elements. Anyone who has read Ovid's Metamorphoses will know what I'm talking about.
So yeah, it doesn't make sense that the main character decides to live as a blind beggar to earn the love of her intended husband, nor that she is able to have children by a monkey, but it doesn't need to make sense anymore than the story of Theseus and the minotaur does. Finally the twist at the end of the first volume wraps it all up in the typically surprising but unrealistic manner of a good fairy tale. So much so that I think that continuing the story with the unfortunately unfinished second volume was never needed.
So yeah, it doesn't make sense that the main character decides to live as a blind beggar to earn the love of her intended husband, nor that she is able to have children by a monkey, but it doesn't need to make sense anymore than the story of Theseus and the minotaur does. Finally the twist at the end of the first volume wraps it all up in the typically surprising but unrealistic manner of a good fairy tale. So much so that I think that continuing the story with the unfortunately unfinished second volume was never needed.
March 30, 2020
I picked this up for the art, which is great. Lush, brutal, mystical and fantastical scenes. The story is alright, a bit nonsensical: A beautiful, cruel queen who relishes in her power encounters a beautiful, benevolent king who she instantly falls in love with and makes it her life's mission to become worthy of him. She undergoes many hardships and trials, etc etc.
My first foray into graphic novels, so I'm not sure if I'm just not used to the medium. Good thing is its short and can be read in one sitting. I checked it out from the library, so it was worth it in that sense. Wouldn't buy it--unless you're strictly in it for the art.
My first foray into graphic novels, so I'm not sure if I'm just not used to the medium. Good thing is its short and can be read in one sitting. I checked it out from the library, so it was worth it in that sense. Wouldn't buy it--unless you're strictly in it for the art.
March 13, 2024
Magnificent art, awful story
For me Jean-Claude Gal has cemented himself as best artist, not just best comic book artist but best artist period. Unfortunately he passed away while working on this book, and there are only 2 works done by him which I know of. But unlike Armies (his other work) this was also colored by him. I am thankful that I was able to experience his art.
Now to the story, there are only few moments which I liked but overall it's awful and there is a final chapter which shows how it was supposed to end as Gal passed away, an awful end to the last. Just read it for the art as you won't see anything like this ever.
For me Jean-Claude Gal has cemented himself as best artist, not just best comic book artist but best artist period. Unfortunately he passed away while working on this book, and there are only 2 works done by him which I know of. But unlike Armies (his other work) this was also colored by him. I am thankful that I was able to experience his art.
Now to the story, there are only few moments which I liked but overall it's awful and there is a final chapter which shows how it was supposed to end as Gal passed away, an awful end to the last. Just read it for the art as you won't see anything like this ever.
December 1, 2024
La Passion de Diosamante is a captivating blend of metaphysics, poetry, and Jodorowsky's signature themes of violence, sex, and grandiloquence. Its brevity enhances its charm, echoing the essence of a philosophical tale.
While Gal's artwork doesn't match the brilliance of Arn, especially in character design, the unique and detailed settings perfectly complement Jodorowsky's universe, with nods to his cinematic legacy.
A thought-provoking and visually rich collaboration that lingers in the mind.
While Gal's artwork doesn't match the brilliance of Arn, especially in character design, the unique and detailed settings perfectly complement Jodorowsky's universe, with nods to his cinematic legacy.
A thought-provoking and visually rich collaboration that lingers in the mind.
May 21, 2019
Amazing masterpiece. I do love every line of Gal´s pencil and story of Jodorowsky. It is too sad only 1/3 of whole story finished. I dont think its desectration if some fine artists would end this story with Jodo. I really would love to be longer time with Diosamante and see how the story goes. Gal and Jodo are both masters and when they team up - do they create something like from the hand of Gods <3
October 25, 2020
My goodness. I'm in between emotions. I do agree with the other reviewers on why should a woman feel she needs to become better for a man. But it is fiction and I found myself staring at the wall after I finished reading this. In the world of this story, they really hated women. How many times was she raped? 5-8 times? I lost count. I gave it 3 stars because of the artwork. The middle issue was the best one in the volume and it's sad the artist passed away before he could complete it.
February 14, 2020
This book is pure garbage, somewhat uplifted by the art. (though imo Gal did better with inks than paint)
Don't have much more to say, the story is just shit. Awkward, embarrassing trash. Not even entertaining swords and sorcery trash, just uncomfortable boring trash.
Don't have much more to say, the story is just shit. Awkward, embarrassing trash. Not even entertaining swords and sorcery trash, just uncomfortable boring trash.
March 7, 2020
Jodorowsky's pretty standard path-of-growth/enlightenment oeuvre. I love Jodorowsky but I'd been hunting for this one for quite a while because of the astonishing art. Just a couple of full-page landscapes are worth the whole thing.
July 31, 2017
Captivating story
Interesting mind bending story of a heroine.
Mix of siddharta with Conan I could easily say.
Colorful , joyful , playful
Interesting mind bending story of a heroine.
Mix of siddharta with Conan I could easily say.
Colorful , joyful , playful
October 23, 2017
amazing art!
June 9, 2019
Páčila sa mi krásna kresba a forma, ale nie som si istá príbehom. Iste, trápenie a znásilňovanie ženy je bežné z pohľadu mužského autora, ale neviem, či som presvedčená o prínose tohto príbehu.
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November 13, 2020
Wonderful artwork and decent story
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