![]() ![]() There's almost a resolution to the book that followers of older religions should just embrace newer religions as a different form of worship, or that they are basically the same thing. Even the reconciliation of "old" and "new" gods kind of hand-waves away any cultural differences that would be relevant to the theological conversation. The treatment of other religions and cultures, particularly in the form of the original "Gargoyle" being the grand villain that detests modern religion and seeks to end the world, is a bit insensitive. The story itself is interesting, and has some genuinely touching and thoughtful moments, but if anything it's a bit dated and almost problematic. They're not the most emotive characters, making it more difficult to engage with them. And while Badger does a good job with the paneling and setting of the story, his human characters leave something to be desired. His talents could be better explored if this was a more fantasy- or action-driven series, but instead the brunt of the series is spent on Isaac himself and his human struggles with God and mortal life. ![]() It's every bit as Gothic and creepy as the gargoyle statues the character is inspired by. Badger is given the chance to draw all sorts of mystical creatures and powerful forces from divine flame to haunting spirits. Mark Badger's artwork throughout the series is incredible at depicting the supernatural powers of the Gargoyle. It's an interesting series about one man's struggle with his inner, and now outer, demons, mixed with a dose of religious philosophy about the existence of God and the divine relevance of Good versus Evil. This devil wants his body back, and is offering Isaac everything he ever wanted in return. The "Gargoyle" body he resides in isn't just a crude manufactured body by the devils, but a millennia-old rogue demon originally created to combat the advancement of Christianity. Originally an old man who made a deal with the devil to save his town, but this limited series explores his early childhood and his long struggle with theology. Spinning out of Defenders, The Gargoyle is retconning (or at least, expanding upon) the origin story of Isaac Christians aka the Gargoyle. ![]()
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