Comics are a great storytelling medium, because they can do so many different things extremely well. Whether you like epic space adventure, quiet personal drama, violent tales of terror, or super-heroes kicking each other's teeth out, a good comic can deliver. Some comics can even teach you something about history, in an emotional and moving way, while streamlining the origin story of a mutant leader in a purple helmet. Now that's an achievement!
X-Men: Magneto Testament #1, by Greg Pak and Carmine Di Giandomenico, is the first issue in a five issue limited series that streamlines all the diverse bits and pieces about Magneto's early years that various writers have given us over the years. This is no easy task. Any comic book character that has been around for over 40 years,and been in the hands of countless creators, is bound to have an incredibly convoluted back story. Magneto is certainly no exception to that rule.
Luckily for readers, the creators of this series have clearly done their research. Not only have they spent years reading up on the character, they've delved into their history textbooks too. The most compelling aspect of this character is his childhood as a Jewish boy living in Germany during the rise of the Nazis. Just because this is a super-hero comic, don't assume this terrible and tragic period of history will be treated lightly. The creators have clearly tried to portray this era in a realistic, truthful, way. Readers will almost certainly find themselves emotionally involved and angry as they read this tale.
The first issue introduces us to Magneto as young Max Eisenhardt (The first time Magneto's actual birth name has been revealed.), as a typical young boy. The nine year old son of a Jewish craftsman living in Germany, Max is just discovering his own skills, and just discovering an interest in girls. His eye is particularly caught by a young cleaning girl called Magda, and he has been crafting jewelry for her from remnants found in his father's workshop. Tragically, Max's young life goes horribly wrong as he and his family fall victim to the racial hatred of the Nazis....
If you are a fan of Magneto, or Marvel's mutants in general, you certainly don't want to miss this groundbreaking series. If you have never picked up an X-Book, but you like comics that emotionally involve you, and give you some serious substance to think about, you also don't want to miss this one. Great art, great story, and the definitive early years of one of Marvel's greatest characters! What more could you possibly want in a comic? Check out X-Men: Magneto Testament #1 now, while it is Four Color Fantasies' guaranteed Book of the Week.
X-Men: Magneto Testament #1, by Greg Pak and Carmine Di Giandomenico, is the first issue in a five issue limited series that streamlines all the diverse bits and pieces about Magneto's early years that various writers have given us over the years. This is no easy task. Any comic book character that has been around for over 40 years,and been in the hands of countless creators, is bound to have an incredibly convoluted back story. Magneto is certainly no exception to that rule.
Luckily for readers, the creators of this series have clearly done their research. Not only have they spent years reading up on the character, they've delved into their history textbooks too. The most compelling aspect of this character is his childhood as a Jewish boy living in Germany during the rise of the Nazis. Just because this is a super-hero comic, don't assume this terrible and tragic period of history will be treated lightly. The creators have clearly tried to portray this era in a realistic, truthful, way. Readers will almost certainly find themselves emotionally involved and angry as they read this tale.
The first issue introduces us to Magneto as young Max Eisenhardt (The first time Magneto's actual birth name has been revealed.), as a typical young boy. The nine year old son of a Jewish craftsman living in Germany, Max is just discovering his own skills, and just discovering an interest in girls. His eye is particularly caught by a young cleaning girl called Magda, and he has been crafting jewelry for her from remnants found in his father's workshop. Tragically, Max's young life goes horribly wrong as he and his family fall victim to the racial hatred of the Nazis....
If you are a fan of Magneto, or Marvel's mutants in general, you certainly don't want to miss this groundbreaking series. If you have never picked up an X-Book, but you like comics that emotionally involve you, and give you some serious substance to think about, you also don't want to miss this one. Great art, great story, and the definitive early years of one of Marvel's greatest characters! What more could you possibly want in a comic? Check out X-Men: Magneto Testament #1 now, while it is Four Color Fantasies' guaranteed Book of the Week.
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