The Externals

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By Gaiman and Romita, Jr.

Tell me I'm not the only one reading this!

The Externals are not a group I am familiar with, but after reading the article on the series in CSN, and on the strong recommendation of my FLCBS (Friendly Local Comic Book Store - are you supporting yours?), I picked up the first issue, and wow! what a great story! One of the best first issues of a series I've ever read. Hooked me immediately. If you haven't picked this up yet, shame on you!

[Orrex]

1. Not a big fan of Romita Jr's art, I'm afraid

I think my first exposure to his work was in the early 80's, on the X-Men, and I just can't get past it.

How does it mesh with Gaiman's writing?

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3. It works very well. It is drawn in tribute to John Byrne

and incorporates much of his style. I think Romita was a student of Byrne's so that helps. Go check it out - read the first issue and see what you think.

[Mojambo]

2. Is this the Eternals?

I've got that on my pull list but I haven't picked it up yet.

Probably Sunday.

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4. It's very good.

Gaiman really gets what Kirby was going for with this book. And it meshes really well with current Marvel continuity with the references to the registration act. I can't wait to see how they handle why no one remembers the Eternals.

Good stuff.