Wormwood is the anti-Christ, no way around it, his dad is Satan and his demonic powers help him fit right into New York. His best friend is Jesus, who is a black, mentally-challenged man that just isn't performing many miracles these days. The pesky Armageddon is coming right up, and it doesn't look like Pope Jacko is going to be any help in stopping it.
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Garth Ennis, a critically acclaimed writer from Northern Ireland, has been working in the comic book industry for over 20 years, and is most easily recognized as the creator of Preacher, and long-time contributor to Marvel's Punisher. Perhaps his greatest success in recent years has been CROSSED, a horror survival series published by Avatar Press, in which the world has been overrun by sadistic homicidal maniacs. The CROSSED property has been optioned for film by Kevin Spacey’ s Trigger Street Productions. Other Avatar publications by Ennis include STREETS OF GLORY, CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD, and 303.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Antichrist and a Talking Rabbit walk into a bar........,
This review is from: Garth Ennis' Chronicles Of Wormwood (Paperback)
Phenomenal!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely phenomenal!!!! Ennis' closest series to "Preacher", and easily his most hilarious yet!!! (which is saying a lot) I can personally guarantee you'll laugh until your eyes drown in tears, till your guts split from your sides, your lungs deflate, and you suffocate on your own laughter. This title is just that amazing!!! There's all kinds of sex, & blood, a reluctant Antichrist and his talking rabbit, strategically-placed genitalia, more sex, booze, oceans of blasphemy, plans for armageddon, a wild-road-trip straight into the heart of the underworld, even more blood, a sexually-crazed pope, Judas, Jesus, Joan of Arc, and of course, the roads of Hell.... which are paved in mimes. The art is clean & crisp courtesy of Jacen Burrows who also worked with Ennis on 303 for the same "Avatar" label. And the colors are nothing short of amazing. If you know the name Garth Ennis, you already know what kind of story you're in for. But beware, none of his tails have ever been so ridiculously funny. If you want to laugh, and you don't mind sex, booze, blood, & blasphemy, this title is your unholy grail. MORAL OF THE STORY: On the seventh day God.... masturbated
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED,
This review is from: Garth Ennis' Chronicles Of Wormwood (Paperback)
I'm not deeply religious but I have to admit to being a little shocked and offended by some of the scenes in Chronicles of Wormwood. But after reading through the entire graphic novel, that eventually subsided. Still, seeing the Pope getting a hummer from a topless nun is something I'll probably not soon forget. Wormwood is the Anti-Christ but he's really not such a bad guy. He's decided to pass on bringing the Apocalypse to the world and has decided to let humans choose their own path in life. This does not go over very well with his dad...you know...Satan! The Big S has decided to force his ungrateful son's hand by bringing about certain prophecies and kidnapping Wormwood's best friend, Jay. Jay is none other than Jesus who has refused his own destiny of dying for our sins again. Jay isn't all there, a result of a cracked skull courtesy of a racist cop. Jay doesn't quite remember who he was but knows he wants to do good.
Garth Ennis's always stinging satire is at its religious-bashing best in this book. While the Catholic Church takes the brunt of Ennis' barbs, he shares his repulsion with Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Hindus; et al. Ennis is espousing a greater goodness for people, unfettered by the constraints of organized religions. It's all a bit heavy-handed although quite funny as well. Muslim martyrs do indeed go to Heaven and get 72 virgins when they die...although those virgins turn out to be 72 infants, constantly in need of feeding and changing. I kind of like that! Also the road to Hell isn't paved with good intentions...it's paved with mimes. Now that's just gold! Ennis is joined by his usual Avatar Press art partner, Jacen Burrows who remains a very underrated and under appreciated artist. Chronicles of Wormwood is sure to offend and good God don't let your mom see it! REVIEWED BY TIM JANSON
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Avoiding Armageddon,
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This review is from: Garth Ennis' Chronicles Of Wormwood (Paperback)
What if Armageddon were scheduled but the main player refuses to play? Wormwood is the Anti-Christ and he wants nothing to do with his father's plans. His best friend is the brain-scrambled Jesus who had his second coming interrupted. But while Wormwood may not want to participate, his father may have ways of making him. Will the world end? Will Wormwood continue to defy Satan? Check it out to get the answers.
This is a well-told story although it includes harsh language and full-frontal nudity (if you are offended by images of male genitalia you may want to skip this one). Although I have not always been a fan of Garth Ennis this is really one of his best. It sort of reads like a cross between Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse and Battle Pope but on a more serious note. One of the more uplifting stories of impending Armageddon. Check it out.
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