Mark Waid's "Axiom" (published by Legendary)

[CentralPower]

This shipped back in September (maybe October).

Axiom is another Superman-riff. In this case, it reads like a combination of "Red Son", the Sentry with a small amount of "Phonogram". Waid addresses the major (if no longer new) questions about super-type characters, including the moral hazard and the stresses it can place on the hero. Similar to the Sentry, Axiom's mental state has a significant impact on how well he does. And, he is influenced by how others see him.

Waid indulges a bit heavily in retro-80s psychology towards the end, but not to the point of it being a deal-breaker.


Worth picking up if you want a "Superman" riff.

[dishpan]

thanks for the heads up, i'm gonna check it out. i like waid and the art looks good.