Ram V, Evan Cagle and Riccardo Fedirici will develop much-needed backstory for the new Gods #3. Additionally, they have been involved with Project DC Comics recently through their research into Philip Kennedy Johnson’s action comics and Green Lanterns. This issue strengthens the expansion of this project, both as itself and as the DC Universe as a whole.
In contrast to the first two issues in the series, Fedirici has artistically a large part of his weight in issue 3. He and V are cooperating in a flashback sequence that rules the story of the Second World Gods, Arbor Storta, Palzrem and Niktor. There are two elements in this story that really make you successful. First, Fedirich’s art and design effectively sells the otherworldly and mythical nature of these gods. Second, V’s script gives it a legendary feel, allowing it to cover all human history, from early human migration to colonization and industrialization.
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This flashback also provides the backstory needed for Carock Dean and his army. They also raise the perceived threat they seem to pose to a new god, knowing that they have been around for longer than previously suspected.
Finally, V and Fedirici set the stage for their readers’ latest new interaction with the new God, providing some clues as to what their role in this conflict is. This provides reasons to hype about this new character that may have been missing from this story before.
Meanwhile, V and Cagle have made small advancements in other major stories in the series so far, including the War of Callock Dean with Apocolip and Mr. Miracle, as well as the exploration of Big Badda for the latest new god. Even in these short bits of stories, the dynamic animation of Cagle’s art really stands out, and I can’t help but appreciate his range. Whether it’s a shot of an epic war or an introduction to Oberon’s cartoon, Cagle is always hitting the correct notes at the exact right moment.
I feel this issue is the point that this book truly emerges as a work of these specific creators. Rather than playing in the sandboxes that were pre-expressed for them, they fundamentally recreate the world around these characters in a breathtakingly fresh yet never abrasive way. I’m doing it. This is a clear next evolution in one of the biggest comic book properties ever created.
This level of ownership established by creators creates an obvious sense that nothing is safe. These are beloved characters and beloved worlds, but V appears to have been unleashed without guardrails in the way that since Morrison the Creator hasn’t been with the new gods. As long as this creative team exists, the possibility of discovering all issues and all issues will return to this series again and again.
“New Gods” #3 Plants seeds for future epics
New Gods #3
As long as this creative team exists, the possibility of discovering all issues and all issues will return to this series again and again.
Ground scale of flashback sequence
Amazing art by two different artists
It makes the problem that comes before and comes after it makes more meaningful
I started to feel like anything could happen
