Grant McGregor Comic Reviews

This series as a whole represents the unfolding of a brand new comic book universe. Unlike with other companies however IDW is not starting these titles from scratch. Instead IDW brings together these titles with their own unique world and theme held intact.

Revolution begins to make its way across all IDW, Hasbro individual titles, with G.I. Joe: Revolution #1 and Transformers: Till All Are One: Revolution #1 also out this month. We can dig deeper into our own favourite characters from the Revolution series. These other issues are something which John Barber and Cullen Bunn are not afraid to point out within Revolution #3. While I don't feel these other issues are necessary to the overall story within Revolution, as it's strong enough to stand alone. Personally I love collecting an entire series and all related issues. Both because from past experience they often add to the journey and also allow for a greater understanding of the characters within.

As with any great myth there is a hero, Thomas Skybourne. The brother of the fallen Grace. The siblings are the children of the biblical Lazarus, born after his return from the dead. Lazarus' childrenare blessed with the power of "superhuman strength, impenetrable skin, and immortality". For Thomas the last power is less a blessing than a curse. Thomas has grown disillusioned with life and is seeking away to end his existence. Being immortal this isn't exactly an easy quest but perhaps his sister could hold the answer. This idea of Thomas wanting to end his existence leads the viewer into some big theological issues. As the story itself circles around Christian belief even if only contextually. Thomas could have so easily ended up just another Superman clone. Yet Cho has crafted him into someone struggling with theidentity of thereown being, instantly making Thomas more relatable.