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Liked It “After the disappointment that was 'The Black Dossier', this volume represents a return to form. The time: 1910, some twelve years after the events of volume 2. The League membership now includes Miss Murray, a rejuvenated Alan Quatermain (now masquerading as Alan Jr.,), occultist Thomas Carnacki,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Far inferior to the earlier editions in my opinion. The new characters and story just weren't very compelling. Plus, the whole graphic novel as a musical attempt was lost on me.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Far inferior to the earlier editions in my opinion. The new characters and story just weren't very compelling. Plus, the whole graphic novel as a musical attempt was lost on me.”
Schmoove wrote this review Sunday, June 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Takes the retro comic book series into the twentieth century. Cast has largely changed: Raffles the Amateur Cracksman, Carnacki the Ghost Finder, Orlando and Allan Quatermain Junior join Mina Harker.
TheophileEscargot wrote this review Sunday, June 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Didn't find this one as compelling. This team seems bland compared to the psychotic Mr Hyde and the Invisible Man; and the plot isn't very impressive. The upcoming real horror seems to make it all seem a bit irrelevant.
However, there are two more volumes to come in the "Century" series: might improve.”
“In comparison to the first two LoEG books this one is less engaging. The appropriate contemporary characters and references are all there but I don't think the storyline is as strong. ”
Whisperin' Al wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“After the disappointment that was 'The Black Dossier', this volume represents a return to form. The time: 1910, some twelve years after the events of volume 2. The League membership now includes Miss Murray, a rejuvenated Alan Quatermain (now masquerading as Alan Jr.,), occultist Thomas Carnacki, master thief A. J. Raffles, and the ever changing (and annoying) Orlando. Mycroft Holmes is now head of Military Intelligence, though this position has lead to a falling out with his famous younger brother. Campion Bond is still here as well, though he has been reduced to servitude within the halls of British Intelligence. The story begins with Carnacki having nightmares--possibly visions--about a pagan cult awaiting the arrival of the 'moonchild' and the apocalyptic destiny awaiting such a child. Meanwhile, Nemo, who is on his deathbed, tries to convince his daughter to carry on his life's work. Janni however knows what such a life would entail--hatred, violence, and death--and wants no part of it. After a last attempt by her father to convince her to succeed him, Janni runs a way in a fit of anger, determined make her own way in the world. At the same time, sailor Jack MacHeath--better known as Mac the Knife--has returned to town. And there is some evidence that he was responsible for a series of White Chapel murders in 1888. While the plot of this volume is nowhere near as engrossing as the first, the return of a Victorian environ is most welcome after the previous volume. The book's major fault is the lack of resolution--that is partially understandable, as the book is first of a three part story taking place in various times. Still, it would have been nice to bookend this era of the League's history before the next era unfolds. Nevertheless, fans of Alan Moore and of the League's first two adventures are encouraged to give this story a read. It ain't perfect but there is a lot here to like. ”
DOC-209 wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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