Book of Doom: Godland #16


Howdy all! Why do I say “howdy”? I don’t know, just seemed like the thing to say. Our communal review last week was roundly dissed because it cost a relatively absurd $5.99. Time to rejoice, you cheapskates! This week’s choice is issue 16 of the Jack-Kirby-meets-Sealab-2021-type series Godland, which is retailing for the unbeatable price of only 60 cents. Personally, I really love when comics companies push out these special cheap issues as an incentive to hook new readers. The Goon, Fables, Sandman and especially DC’s Countdown to Infinite Crisis have employed this well.

Photobucket - Video and Image HostingYou might not ever want to pick up another issue of Godland after this one, but it’s probably worth it to give the book a chance. Heck, you’d spend more if you bought two stamps. And, if you want a primer on the series, here’s another even better deal: You can read the first issue of the series for free right here. So check that out, drop your 60 pennies this afternoon and come back Saturday to give your thoughts.

Here’s what Image says of #16:

story JOE CASEY
art TOM SCIOLI
cover TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS
SPECIAL SIXTY-CENT ISSUE!!!!

BOOK SIXTEEN: $TRANGE BUT TRUE

In this specially priced issue, the Pentagon is forced to reassess their tenuous relationship with Commander Adam Archer. Is he an all-American hero or a threat to humanity? It’s a journey through the GODLAND saga so far, with an outcome you won’t believe! The proverbial ‘jumping on point’ for new readers. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know you’ve heard it a thousand times, but this time IT’S TRUE! Affordable and informative: what more could anyone want from the ultimate Cosmic Superhero Epic?!

GODLAND: SIXTEEN FOR SIXTY!

24 pg – FC – $.60