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Oh to live a normal life…
It never ceases to amaze me at how the lives of Superheroes, Gods, vampires, and heck even werewolves seem to be full of adventure, drama, and action. For us norms, (you know the “average” people), who have never been blasted by cosmic rays, been chosen by a mystical ring or just plain lucked out being chosen by some wizard as the “chosen one”, how can we idolize our mortal lives compared to those of a different calling ? For those of us who dream of living as they do (dealing with evil-doers, saving the day and keeping our loved ones safe) do we really get to see the whole picture? Can the stress these beings live with every day be worth what they get to do?
In Angel Only Human #1, we get a glimpse at what life was like for Winifred through her home, family, and love life. We also get a taste of what it meant to rule the world as a near omnipotent demon via Illyria, whose reign transcended that of our dimension. Illyria, always wanting to live a human existence, decides to help Winifred’s family deal with her “disappearance” five years ago, by showing up for a family funeral. Accompanying her on this road trip is Gunn, who along the way beings to notice Illyria has changed , and it might be thanks to certain past memories she has access to.
This storyline just keeps getting better and more interesting, with the writers expanding on each characters own stories in such a way that it always manages to stay refreshing. The art is amazing, reflecting the horror, whimsy, and just a touch of magic that this book exudes perfectly.
If I have one suggestion to make to the artist and writer, it would be please don’t change a thing!
Writer: Scott Lobdell
Artist: David Messina
On sale August 12th
9.0/10
John H
Senior Reviewer
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