I also loved the way the stories were broken up and told according to the style of that historic period. I was enchanted by the 1923 AD story line being written as a novella/graphic novel. This made the murder mystery/science fiction aspect that much more intriguing. It was fun to meet former Gods and see their personalities unfold and witness their interactions with each other. The artwork for the homage to the Mary Shelley weekend was very much a nod to the romantic period. The Gods reflected the poets/writers they were meant to portray. The Roman period was full of the grotesque mixed with beauty and politics, a perfect juxtaposition. Finally, the plague story is a document of Lucifer as a nun, having removed her horns and trying desperately to repent past sins. The Christmas special featured all our modern Gods and shed new light onto who they are/were, either before or after Godhood. I was dazzled by the intro illustration (yes, it should be an actual t-shirt). The funnies at the end also lightened the mood after how gory and dark some of the sequels were. It refreshed the reader for the next, and I believe, final installment of The Wicked & The Divine. Bold colours, illustrations and wording made this a dynamic read. From start to finish it is jarring, humorous, deceptive, and smart. You will experience the best kind of reader whiplash. I highly recommend this series to everyone!
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