In this sequel, Alan Moore reimagines the events of H.G. Wells’s War of the Worlds through the lens of Victorian pulp fiction. Following their victory over Fu Manchu, the team of Mina Murray, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, and Edward Hyde must confront an extraterrestrial invasion. The Martian tripods land at Horsell Common, systematically dismantling London with heat rays. The narrative focuses on the internal collapse of the League as betrayals surface, specifically regarding Griffin’s treachery and Hyde’s brutal response, while British intelligence deploys a biological weapon to stop the alien advance.
This graphic novel serves readers interested in literary history and the darker side of Victorian aesthetics. It appeals to those who enjoy deconstructing classic hero archetypes and seeing how disparate fictional universes can be integrated into a single, gritty timeline. Readers finish the volume with a cynical perspective on 19th-century imperialism and a deeper understanding of how Moore uses public domain characters to critique nationalistic myths. It is a dense study for those who appreciate detailed background lore and interconnected literary references.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
