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Echolands
Echolands #1
A MAJOR IMAGE COMICS 2021 EVENT.
The story of Earth's last war starts with Hope's sticky fingers...
The multiple award winning BATWOMAN team JH Williams III (Promethea, The Sandman: Overture, Batman) and W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars, Elektra) reunite for an all-new ongoing series! They're joined once again by colorist supreme Dave Stewart and master letterer Todd Klein.
In a bizarre future world that has forgotten its history, a reckless thief Hope Redhood holds the key to excavating its dark strange past - if only she and her crew can escape a tyrannical wizard and his unstoppable daughter. But fate will send them all on a path leading to a war between worlds.
ECHOLANDS is a landscape format mythic fiction epic where anything is possible; a fast-paced genre mashup adventure that combines everything from horror movie vampires to classic mobsters and cyborg elves, to Roman demigods and retro rocket ships. It's going to be a helluva ride!
The story of Earth's last war starts with Hope's sticky fingers...
The multiple award winning BATWOMAN team JH Williams III (Promethea, The Sandman: Overture, Batman) and W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars, Elektra) reunite for an all-new ongoing series! They're joined once again by colorist supreme Dave Stewart and master letterer Todd Klein.
In a bizarre future world that has forgotten its history, a reckless thief Hope Redhood holds the key to excavating its dark strange past - if only she and her crew can escape a tyrannical wizard and his unstoppable daughter. But fate will send them all on a path leading to a war between worlds.
ECHOLANDS is a landscape format mythic fiction epic where anything is possible; a fast-paced genre mashup adventure that combines everything from horror movie vampires to classic mobsters and cyborg elves, to Roman demigods and retro rocket ships. It's going to be a helluva ride!
40 pages, Paperback
First published August 25, 2021
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About the author
J.H. Williams III
392 books214 followersJames H. "Jim" Williams III, usually credited as J. H. Williams III, is a comic book artist and penciller. He is known for his work on titles such as Chase, Promethea and Desolation Jones.
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November 17, 2021
2.5
I wanted to like this more but I really hate the formatting. I can't stand reading in landscape mode and this is in two-page landscape mode ... this is quite possibly a me-only problem but figured I'd mention why my rating is a bit low. Gorgeous art though, but sparse story so far. I'm also not a huge fan of putting a ton of narrative exposition as an interview or short story within a graphic novel; I kinda always groan when I turn a page and just see a huge wall of text. When I want to read a novel I'll read a novel.
I wanted to like this more but I really hate the formatting. I can't stand reading in landscape mode and this is in two-page landscape mode ... this is quite possibly a me-only problem but figured I'd mention why my rating is a bit low. Gorgeous art though, but sparse story so far. I'm also not a huge fan of putting a ton of narrative exposition as an interview or short story within a graphic novel; I kinda always groan when I turn a page and just see a huge wall of text. When I want to read a novel I'll read a novel.
September 1, 2021
Going to sound like a comic snob douche, but this isn't a comic that should be read on digital. Its a sideways comic with such beautiful art and it was such a great experience to read
As for the story, it felt so short, but its a unique fantasy story thats set in a world thats seems to be based off the 20th century. This is a nice refresher from the usual era that fantasy stories are based off
When i get more of the series, it will be nice to set out these issues on a coffee table when having guests
As for the story, it felt so short, but its a unique fantasy story thats set in a world thats seems to be based off the 20th century. This is a nice refresher from the usual era that fantasy stories are based off
When i get more of the series, it will be nice to set out these issues on a coffee table when having guests
December 10, 2021
Echolands je naozaj úchvatná záležitosť. V prvom rade, toto sa naozaj nemôže dať čítať v digitále. Ten formát a to ako to autori využili vyzerá na papieri neskutočne božsky. V druhom rade - premisa nie je neviemako originálna, ale to ako je to celé podané a art, to originálne je. Mám za sebou #1-3 a tempo to má naozaj našlapané. Som zvedavá, ako sa to bude uberať ďalej. Celé to folkrole-inspired poňatie je fantastické.
September 24, 2021
Amazing art, compelling story! Really looking forward to the next one!
September 8, 2021
Well, this was extremely interesting. This is just the first issue and anything can happen in the issues ahead. That being said, not a lot happens in this first issue. However, everything that does happen and everything that's hinted at is very compelling. In addition to the story, the artwork is absolutely phenomenal. Even though the physical dimensions of this book are exactly the same as any other modern comic, this book is read in landscape format, so it's like your're reading the comic in wide-screen, which works well and is pretty cool. All in all, one of the more promising first issue's I've read in a long time, I'm definitely on board with this title.
September 12, 2021
Wow, haven't read a JH Williams book since Promethea. A lot of fun!
September 27, 2021
Very good artwork and the layout makes you appreciate it more. The plot was confusing and it really didn't get me hooked.
November 12, 2021
The art! Just format! Just breaking thru conformity like a cat running thru a screen door! I'm all about it
November 17, 2021
Not a lot of charater development yet. Generally I am an addict of new worlds. I did not feel sucked in yet. The red hood is a risky trope. As is the large protective friend. I will withhold major judgement until I read one or two more.
September 18, 2021
Well, this was not what I expected. I'm torn because on one hand I found the plot and storyline hard to follow and a bit jumbled. As a first issue and creators I'm not super familiar with...I might have just said "eh" and not reach for the next one. Except somehow, even though I didn't love it...it was...phenomenal?
Hear me out. It's just SO unique. First off, they pulled all the stops for quality. Rarely have I even noticed the paper quality of a comic book. This is thick, sturdy, glossy paper. The pages are almost photo quality. Which I never thought mattered but it DOES elevate the book. And it's bound in landscape format on the side. It's very clearly drawn, colored, lettered, etc to be read the way it is printed. This creates a unique reading experience that is memorable in addition to the story and the art itself. And you know while your eye glides effortlessly through the story that everyone involved put extra effort in to truly harness the uniqueness of printing style. I can't not mention that. And that alone bumps up the stars for me.
The story is intriguing, the art amazing. More graphically violent than I realized and prefer. A bit heavier on horror than I expected. But that's an accomplishment. It mixes horror, action, fantasy, etc. in a way that keeps you guessing on how the story is going to go. It's...organized chaos. I don't grasp the rules of this world therefore I'm unable to form expectations. That's something that's hard for me to find. Anything is fair game. As someone often comforted by patterns and a general knowing of how things will work out in the end...this is new and a little stressful for me. Honestly I think my heart rate elevated while reading this just because it was so...different.
How can I not give something that did that a 5-star rating? And yes, I'm getting the next one. Yes, it stresses me out, yes I'm confused. But there is just so much talent crammed into these glossy pages it deserves to be read.
Hear me out. It's just SO unique. First off, they pulled all the stops for quality. Rarely have I even noticed the paper quality of a comic book. This is thick, sturdy, glossy paper. The pages are almost photo quality. Which I never thought mattered but it DOES elevate the book. And it's bound in landscape format on the side. It's very clearly drawn, colored, lettered, etc to be read the way it is printed. This creates a unique reading experience that is memorable in addition to the story and the art itself. And you know while your eye glides effortlessly through the story that everyone involved put extra effort in to truly harness the uniqueness of printing style. I can't not mention that. And that alone bumps up the stars for me.
The story is intriguing, the art amazing. More graphically violent than I realized and prefer. A bit heavier on horror than I expected. But that's an accomplishment. It mixes horror, action, fantasy, etc. in a way that keeps you guessing on how the story is going to go. It's...organized chaos. I don't grasp the rules of this world therefore I'm unable to form expectations. That's something that's hard for me to find. Anything is fair game. As someone often comforted by patterns and a general knowing of how things will work out in the end...this is new and a little stressful for me. Honestly I think my heart rate elevated while reading this just because it was so...different.
How can I not give something that did that a 5-star rating? And yes, I'm getting the next one. Yes, it stresses me out, yes I'm confused. But there is just so much talent crammed into these glossy pages it deserves to be read.
August 15, 2022
A truly unique story and format. The images tell the story as much as awards can express. It's all set up here, a woman running from her past and the law, with a power she doesn't understand or control and the evil wizard who controls with fear, but calls is "order" and "love." Normal fantasy tropes that's where the similarities end. Definitely worth re-reading just for the view of the whole letter box art alone.
October 1, 2021
3.5 stars
August 22, 2022
Blown away by the quality of this comic - the artwork is insane, I love that it's worked in landscape rather than portrait, and the story itself is fantastic
September 13, 2021
The form factor alone makes this compelling.
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