![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Miracleman is a kind of god with his own church. The idea of an idealized perfect future was very far from anyone’s mind. The Cold War was still going on, and the fear of nuclear war was present in people’s minds. It’s helpful to know when these stories were made since many of the characters are observing a perfect world at a time of great unrest. ![]() The stories in this collection were originally published in 1985, with the events taking place in 1987 and into the early ’90s. However, before it falls apart, Gaiman and Buckingham explore it through multiple personalities and observations in this anthology series. Given what we know about human nature, the world detailed in Miracleman Book One: The Golden Age won’t last. It’s a compelling graphic novel and ahead of its time due to its approach and boldness in exploring the human psyche. This latest collection does not feature Miracleman as a central character instead, it captures the identity of the world remade by Miracleman in a strange future where there is peace and prosperity. That includes Miracleman Book One: The Golden Age, collecting Miracleman #1-6. Marvel’s making a big push for Miracleman, launching a #0 issue and reprinting some of his classic stories by Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham. ![]()
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