Thunderbolt Jaxon #3 (of 5)

Writer: Dave Gibbons
Artist/Cover: John Higgins
Colors: Jonny Rench
Letters: Todd Klein


Plot: Fifteen hundred years ago, after the second of three prophecies were fulfilled; the Norse gods all took an oath to turn over the amulets and necklaces that gave them their power, to Jesus. In exchange, they would be allowed to live as immortals on Earth. In the present time, a group of inner city kids find these magical items, and find themselves caught between the mafia and the fallen gods. Both of whom would do anything to get to the children first.

Review: Thunderbolt mixes religious mythology and a pretty generic comic book scenario to tell a story that is both pretty unique and very interesting. The writer does not try to overplay the theology of the comic and only seems to make use of it as it is pertinent to the story. In fact he seems to only discuss the mythology in order to punctuate a particular situation, where more than a few would take more time than is really necessary to beat you over the head with it. I think this works in the comic’s favor because nowhere in this issue does it feel like it is dragging you down, distracting you from the real story. John Higgins art should be commended as well. He really brings out the action in the storytelling and is able to tone down the exposition, which goes a long way in making this story very quick, enjoyable read. I suggest you pick up this book. It is only into the third issue and you shouldn’t have a hard time getting your local comic book dealer to drag out a few back issues.

Special thanks go out to Jeremy Shorr, owner of Titan Comics for allowing us to use his advance preview books for review purposes.
 

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