In the sweltering summer of 2021, Mark Schultz, a veteran comic book writer, and artist, brought forth a limited series that stirred quite the conversation within the comic book community: "Kingdom Come." This maxi-series, published by DC Comics, serves as a spiritual successor to Schultz's acclaimed "Kingdom Come" miniseries from 1996, which was a pivotal work in redefining the DC Universe. Two and a half decades later, Schultz revisits the themes, characters, and world he created, weaving a narrative that both honors the original and introduces new layers of complexity.
The story takes place in a future timeline not covered in the original series, offering readers a glimpse into a world that has aged without the iconic heroes of yesteryear. The bulk of the world's superheroes have either retired or disappeared, and a new generation of heroes, vastly different from their predecessors, has risen to prominence. This shift, however, does not come without its challenges. The narrative adeptly explores themes of legacy, power, responsibility, and the cyclical nature of heroism and villainy. Download Kingdom Come -2021-
One of the standout aspects of "Kingdom Come" (2021) is its visual storytelling. Schultz's distinctive art style, rich with detail and emotional depth, brings the characters and their world to life. The maxi-series is filled with visual metaphors and symbolism, adding layers to the narrative that reward close reading. The story is split between a near-apocalyptic event that forces a reckoning among heroes, both old and new, and flashbacks that provide insight into the fates of key characters from the DC Universe. In the sweltering summer of 2021, Mark Schultz,