G.O.D.S. (2023-2024) #2

G.O.D.S. (2023)

by Jonathan Hickman

Jonathan Hickman & Valerio Schiti continue to redefine the Marvel Cosmology! The Centum normally has twenty-five Primes, now only three remain. College isn't worth the time or the money. There's a hidden book in the hidden library that hides a hidden door. Kubisk Core is from Georgia, like that matters.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Fantasy

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 8, 2023

About the author

Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for creating the Image Comics series The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects and East of West, as well as working on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, FF, and S.H.I.E.L.D. titles. In 2012, Hickman ended his run on the Fantastic Four titles to write The Avengers and The New Avengers, as part the "Marvel NOW!" relaunch. In 2013, Hickman wrote a six-part miniseries, Infinity, plus Avengers tie-ins for Marvel Comics. In 2015, he wrote the crossover event Secret Wars. - Wikipedia

Reviews

[Myles Gerber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read! A girl who’s always struggled to fit in realizes there’s much more to life than simple studying, but what does Aika want of her magic? Could’ve used more Wyn in this issue (because I loved him) but this new character was cool!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sigo con una sensación extraña y frustrante con esta propuesta... Parece que Hickman la define como "The Sandman" en el Universo Marvel... Y ojalá la sintiese así. Que fuese una historia totalmente centrada en esta nueva capa de la realidad mágica y trascendental del Multiverso Marvel con estos nuevos personajes como esa Orden de "policías/investigadores de Todas Las Cosas" designados por lo más cercano al término DIOS en un universo que incluso tiene forma corporal... Pero ahí tenemos a Doctor Extraño y otros personajes conocidos y aparentes nuevas amenazas de las que ya el 1º número actúo como su particular "evento crossover". En tantos cómics troncales se han dado vistazos que compondrán la trama de G.O.D.S. por lo que se intuye de que todo irá a unas consecuencias que a saber si se amoldan a todo lo que Hickman también está mostrando en la deriva del "retorno" del Universo Ultimate.

Por lo que no he podido disfrutar de esta entrega que nos presenta a una joven que se encuentra en una tesitura vital para lo que la invitación a adentrarse en esta imposible capa de la Realidad, desde luego se presenta como el mayor salvavidas sin esperar que quizás se esté metiendo en un conflicto creciente que amenace Todas-Las-Cosas.

[Brandon Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hickman described this book as his Sandman, and while there are plenty of surface level similarities, another that is really standing out to me now is the pacing. I haven’t read a book with such a breezy structure as this from the big two in years. It certainly feels more like a Vertigo book. The combination of that pace and the incredible, highly polished artwork Schiti and Gracia is a bit strange though, as I now associate this Marvel house style with big events and over the top action, stuff that Hickman is also known for. It’s truly unique, but I feel like I have to rewrite my brain a little when reading it. I’m no longer used to reading stories like this in single issues.

[Joey Amorim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d say I liked this issue more than the first because it spends less time introducing a ton of new characters and concepts, and more time actually laying the groundwork for what the story’s gonna be. Aiko and Mia have a dynamic that could be really fun going forward, with Mia constantly questioning everything Aiko says and her essentially responding every time “You just don’t get it.”

[Ziyad Baksh]

A new journey starts

This book follows two threads- the fallout of Cubisk's scheme from last issue and Aiko recruiting a college student into the Cervitar ranks.

The latter thread was more interesting to me.

[Aows Neeamy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful continuity, great job Jonathan.
will be waiting for issue 3,

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I think I preferred the pacing of the first issue but I'm still excited for what's next!

[Josh Beasley · Rating 3 out of 5]

A set-up issue centering around bringing a new character in. Art is great.

[V. Arrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up. I... like... G.O.D.S? But I very much do not understand what's going on.

[Isaias McAllus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Más tranquilo que el anterior número, nos siguen dando más conocimiento de "dioses" y poderes "divinos".

[Sevki · Rating 1 out of 5]

Incredibly boring and cliche. Not even worth 2 stars. I also hate Hickman because of his disgusting FF run, so fuck him too while I have the chance to mutter :D

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Downgraded: 4.25

2024: 5