Paradise X - Volume 1 (v. 1) [Comic]

Jim Krueger (Author), Alex Ross (Author), Dougie Braithwaite (Author), Bill Reinhold (Author), Steve Pugh (Author), Steve Yeowell (Author), Bill Sienkiewicz (Author), Jose Villarrubia (Colorist)

Book Description

Series: Paradise X | Publication Date: August 1, 2007

In Universe X, Captain Marvel led a charge against Death and killed her. But now that Death is dead, no one will ever die again. They may writhe in pain in hospitals because their bodies have been broken beyond repair, but they will not die. They will call out for an end to their suffering. They will cry out for peace but there will be no answer. Paradise will be denied them. Yes. Death is truly dead. Long live the living. Collects Paradise X #0-5, Paradise X: Xen and Heralds #1-3

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Here's the first volume of the final series in the Earth X trilogy, Marvel's epic attempt at reimagining its universe of characters and continuities. After enduring revelations and battles in Earth X and Universe X, the story finds dozens of Marvel heroes from various points in their stories assembled to stop the Celestials from using Earth as a host for their life forms; they also want to save their own worlds in the process. Krueger's writing of this tale is nearly Homeric in its proportions. Characters not seen for decade resurface as their own individual stories unfold. Dr. Strange, the X-Men and Captain America each are involved in soul-searching dilemmas and battles that will determine the conclusions of their careers. Krueger does a fine job with an unenviable task, and manages to make the numerous subplots fairly engaging. The story is heavy on earth-shattering events and high drama, but it moves at a brisk pace. The fairly standard, clear and accessible artwork uses a minimum of pyrotechnics, and the surplus of characters alone is enough to keep readers hooked. While not recommended for the uninitiated, those following the trilogy will find Paradise X a satisfying start to the conclusion.
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Product Details

• Comic: 304 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785124152
• ISBN-13: 978-0785124153
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Pugh is a British comics professional who has worked for most of the major comic producers on both sides of the Atlantic, including DC COMICS, MARVEL, IDW PUBLISHING, DARK HORSE COMICS and 2000 AD.

He is best known for SAINT OF KILLERS (with Garth Ennis), ANIMAL MAN (with Jaime Delano), and GENERATION X (with Warren Ellis and Brian Wood).

Currently Steve is painting and writing the HOTWIRE series of comics and graphic novels for RADICAL PUBLISHING

His website can be found at StevePugh.com

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Convoluted, February 1, 2009

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A. Flores - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paradise X - Volume 1 (v. 1) (Comic)

I gave Earth X 4 stars because I thought it was imaginative in its use of a vast swath of the Marvel universe. However, by the end of the series I felt that what made it initially exciting became cumbersome, convoluted, too repetitious and pretentious. There are good moments up to the end, but nothing worth the time and money needed to finish the saga. While I applaud the concept, writing this thing must have been very difficult. It was way too wordy.

I imagine the series if there had been a limit to the number of words per page, or even no words at all; that would have blown people away and created dialogue among readers. Instead, you put it down and have no questions, because everything had been repeatedly explained ad nauseum.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Old School Comic Book Reader, January 2, 2008

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Anthony C. Boyce - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paradise X - Volume 1 (v. 1) (Comic)

I enjoyed this book. As a reader of the stories from the 60's, 70's, and 80's I liked the explainations and story line. I stopped reading in the 90's and this is a fresh experience. I plan on reading the companion volume.

5.0 out of 5 stars book review, December 13, 2011

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scott - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paradise X, Vol. 1 (Earth X 4) (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. As a reader of the stories from the 60's, 70's, and 80's I liked the explainations and story line