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Godland (comics)

December 13, 2023

Gødland is an American comic book series by Joe Casey and Tom Scioli, set in the Image Universe and published by Image Comics from 2005 to 2012.

Gødland
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing series
Genre
Publication dateJuly 2005 – July 2012
No. of issues37
Main character(s)
  • Adam Archer
  • Stella Archer
  • Angie Archer
  • Neela Archer
Creative team
Created byJoe Casey and Tom Scioli
Written byJoe Casey
Artist(s)Tom Scioli
Letterer(s)
Colorist(s)
  • Bill Crabtree (#1–6, 25-37)
  • Nick Filardi (#7–24)
Collected editions
Hello, Cosmic!ISBN 1-58240-581-6
Another Sunny DelightISBN 1582406324
Proto-Plastic PartyISBN 1582407363
Amplified NowISBN 1582409129
Far Beyond the BangISBN 1607062569
Gøødbye DivineISBN 1607066203

Publication history edit

The series was conceived as both a homage to and a revival of the so-called "Cosmic Superhero Epic" as told by many great comic writers of the 1970s like Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin and Jack Kirby. The style of the series is strongly inspired by Kirby's style in his Eternals and The Fourth World series. While obviously strongly inspired by this series, Casey and Scioli add their own twist on the stories with a little humor.

The solicitations for issue #25 revealed that the series would end with issue #36, which Scioli attributed to sales,[1] although Casey suggested the end point and reasons were less clear-cut:

Coming to a natural conclusion has nothing to do with sales or any other outside factors. Eventually, the monthly series will end and Adam's story will reach its climactic conclusion in a dramatic and satisfying way, and to have that end point to work toward is simply good storytelling. And despite what the solicitation for #25 states, I never said that the last issue was definitively #36. As we get closer to that climax, Tom and I together will determine how and when we'll wrap it up, and which issue we'll be wrapping it up in. Having said that, I see the whole thing as more of a transition. I just can't see the end of the monthly series being the end of all things Gødland.[2]

Plot edit

The main character of the series is astronaut Adam Archer. As the sole survivor of an ill-fated journey to Mars, Adam Archer meets the alien entities known as the Cosmic Fetus Collective, who transform him into a cosmic being and instruct him in the uses of his new powers. Archer is sent back to Earth as the first human to be touched by universal enlightenment.

The series starts four years later. Archer has become a famous superhero, but is distrusted by government and the public. The military have provided him with a base, Infinity Tower, from where Archer and his three sisters, Neela, Angie and Stella, protect the Earth from the invasion of robot zombies. Neela, an astronaut and military commander, resents that her brother's powers overshadow her own talents and that she is forced to keep an eye on him instead of pursuing her own career. Angie, a fighter pilot, is a rebellious spirit, while Stella, who oversees communication with her brother, is clear-headed and rational.

On his adventures, Adam comes into conflict with many bizarre supervillains like Basil Cronus, a floating skull in jar on a quest for the ultimate high, Friedrich Nickelhead, Discordia and her father the Tormentor and his army of Superman-Mice.

On his first adventure, Adam saves the giant, dog-like alien Maxim, who turns out to know about the Cosmic Fetus Collective. Maxim was enhanced by his own species and sent to Earth to contact Archer and prepare him for his destiny. He is rather disappointed with the human race though, who are further from enlightenment than he would have hoped. Nevertheless he is fully committed to his task as a mentor to Adam.

There is a space-god named Iboga who plays an important part in the series cosmology.

Neela has left her family and joined up with a private consortium who want to fly to the stars. Villainess Discordia's head exploded during her trial, but Nickelhead has sent his servant to collect her body.

Adam has saved the world from an alien invasion, only to be met with distrust and lawsuits. Archer has become annoyed with humanity's distrust of him and their worship of superhero Crashman, but Maxim is about to show him more about his origin.

Collected editions edit

Image is collecting the series as trade paperbacks:

  • Hello, Cosmic! (issues #1–6, 144 pages, January 2006, ISBN 1-58240-581-6)
  • Another Sunny Delight (issues #7–12, 156 pages, July 2006, ISBN 1-58240-632-4)
  • Proto-Plastic Party (issues #13–18, 144 pages, July 2007, ISBN 1-58240-736-3)
  • Amplified Now (issues #19–24, 152 pages, December 2008, ISBN 1-58240-912-9)
  • Far Beyond the Bang (issues #25–30, 152 pages, March 2010, ISBN )
  • Gøødbye Divine (issues #31–36, Finale, May 2014, ISBN 978-1-60706-620-0)

Image has also published three hardcovers collecting issues 1–12, 13–24, and 25–36 respectively, with notes from Casey, sketches by Scioli, a cover and advertisement gallery. The "Celestial Editions" also featured introductions by Grant Morrison (Vol. 1) and Erik Larsen (Vol. 2). The third volume does not feature an introduction:[3]

Awards edit

  • 2008: Nominated for "Best Graphic Album—Reprint" Eisner Award, for Gødland Celestial Edition Book One[4]

Notes edit

  1. ^ CR Sunday Interview: Thomas Scioli, The Comics Reporter, June 8, 2008
  2. ^ The Road To Enlightenment Leads to GØDLAND, Comic Book Resources, June 13, 2008
  3. ^ "Godland" Celestial Edition Cover and Grant Morrison Introduction, Comic Book Resources, April 26, 2007
  4. ^ 2008 Eisner Nominations Most Diverse Yet 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine

References edit

External links edit

  • , Image Comics
  • ComicsInventory.com | Godland

Interviews edit

  • Study of Godland with Joe Casey interview
  • Klaehn, Jeffery. , POP, February 21, 2009
  • Arrant, Chris (May 14, 2010). "Casey & Scioli on the Second Coming of GØDLAND". Newsarama. Retrieved May 14, 2010.

Reviews edit

December 13, 2023
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Godland is an American comic book series by Joe Casey and Tom Scioli set in the Image Universe and published by Image Comics from 2005 to 2012 GodlandPublication informationPublisherImage ComicsScheduleMonthlyFormatOngoing seriesGenreScience fictionPublication dateJuly 2005 July 2012No of issues37Main character s Adam ArcherStella ArcherAngie ArcherNeela ArcherCreative teamCreated byJoe Casey and Tom ScioliWritten byJoe CaseyArtist s Tom ScioliLetterer s Rob Steen 1 Albert Deschesne 2 6 9 13 18 Comicraft 3 6 Rus Wooton 19 37 Colorist s Bill Crabtree 1 6 25 37 Nick Filardi 7 24 Collected editionsHello Cosmic ISBN 1 58240 581 6Another Sunny DelightISBN 1582406324Proto Plastic PartyISBN 1582407363Amplified NowISBN 1582409129Far Beyond the BangISBN 1607062569Goodbye DivineISBN 1607066203 Contents 1 Publication history 2 Plot 3 Collected editions 4 Awards 5 Notes 6 References 7 External links 7 1 Interviews 7 2 ReviewsPublication history editThe series was conceived as both a homage to and a revival of the so called Cosmic Superhero Epic as told by many great comic writers of the 1970s like Steve Englehart Jim Starlin and Jack Kirby The style of the series is strongly inspired by Kirby s style in his Eternals and The Fourth World series While obviously strongly inspired by this series Casey and Scioli add their own twist on the stories with a little humor The solicitations for issue 25 revealed that the series would end with issue 36 which Scioli attributed to sales 1 although Casey suggested the end point and reasons were less clear cut Coming to a natural conclusion has nothing to do with sales or any other outside factors Eventually the monthly series will end and Adam s story will reach its climactic conclusion in a dramatic and satisfying way and to have that end point to work toward is simply good storytelling And despite what the solicitation for 25 states I never said that the last issue was definitively 36 As we get closer to that climax Tom and I together will determine how and when we ll wrap it up and which issue we ll be wrapping it up in Having said that I see the whole thing as more of a transition I just can t see the end of the monthly series being the end of all things Godland 2 Plot editThe main character of the series is astronaut Adam Archer As the sole survivor of an ill fated journey to Mars Adam Archer meets the alien entities known as the Cosmic Fetus Collective who transform him into a cosmic being and instruct him in the uses of his new powers Archer is sent back to Earth as the first human to be touched by universal enlightenment The series starts four years later Archer has become a famous superhero but is distrusted by government and the public The military have provided him with a base Infinity Tower from where Archer and his three sisters Neela Angie and Stella protect the Earth from the invasion of robot zombies Neela an astronaut and military commander resents that her brother s powers overshadow her own talents and that she is forced to keep an eye on him instead of pursuing her own career Angie a fighter pilot is a rebellious spirit while Stella who oversees communication with her brother is clear headed and rational On his adventures Adam comes into conflict with many bizarre supervillains like Basil Cronus a floating skull in jar on a quest for the ultimate high Friedrich Nickelhead Discordia and her father the Tormentor and his army of Superman Mice On his first adventure Adam saves the giant dog like alien Maxim who turns out to know about the Cosmic Fetus Collective Maxim was enhanced by his own species and sent to Earth to contact Archer and prepare him for his destiny He is rather disappointed with the human race though who are further from enlightenment than he would have hoped Nevertheless he is fully committed to his task as a mentor to Adam There is a space god named Iboga who plays an important part in the series cosmology Neela has left her family and joined up with a private consortium who want to fly to the stars Villainess Discordia s head exploded during her trial but Nickelhead has sent his servant to collect her body Adam has saved the world from an alien invasion only to be met with distrust and lawsuits Archer has become annoyed with humanity s distrust of him and their worship of superhero Crashman but Maxim is about to show him more about his origin Collected editions editImage is collecting the series as trade paperbacks Hello Cosmic issues 1 6 144 pages January 2006 ISBN 1 58240 581 6 Another Sunny Delight issues 7 12 156 pages July 2006 ISBN 1 58240 632 4 Proto Plastic Party issues 13 18 144 pages July 2007 ISBN 1 58240 736 3 Amplified Now issues 19 24 152 pages December 2008 ISBN 1 58240 912 9 Far Beyond the Bang issues 25 30 152 pages March 2010 ISBN Goodbye Divine issues 31 36 Finale May 2014 ISBN 978 1 60706 620 0 Image has also published three hardcovers collecting issues 1 12 13 24 and 25 36 respectively with notes from Casey sketches by Scioli a cover and advertisement gallery The Celestial Editions also featured introductions by Grant Morrison Vol 1 and Erik Larsen Vol 2 The third volume does not feature an introduction 3 Godland Celestial Edition Book One 360 pages July 2007 ISBN 1 58240 832 7 Godland Celestial Edition Book Two 360 pages August 2010 ISBN 1 60706 252 6 Godland Celestial Edition Book Three 360 pages July 2015 ISBN 1 63215 382 3 Awards edit2008 Nominated for Best Graphic Album Reprint Eisner Award for Godland Celestial Edition Book One 4 Notes edit CR Sunday Interview Thomas Scioli The Comics Reporter June 8 2008 The Road To Enlightenment Leads to GODLAND Comic Book Resources June 13 2008 Godland Celestial Edition Cover and Grant Morrison Introduction Comic Book Resources April 26 2007 2008 Eisner Nominations Most Diverse Yet Archived 2011 08 12 at the Wayback MachineReferences editGodland at the Grand Comics Database Godland at the Comic Book DB archived from the original External links editFull Issue Godland 1 Image Comics ComicsInventory com GodlandInterviews edit This section includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this section by introducing more precise citations April 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Study of Godland with Joe Casey interview Klaehn Jeffery Tom Scioli Interview Godland and 8 OPUS POP February 21 2009 Arrant Chris May 14 2010 Casey amp Scioli on the Second Coming of GODLAND Newsarama Retrieved May 14 2010 Reviews edit Review dead link Entertainment Weekly Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Godland comics amp oldid 1141755381, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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