Member Reviews
Wayne M, Reviewer
'Knights of the Golden Sun Vol. 2: Father's Armor' by Mark London with art by Mauricio Villarreal is a graphic novel about a war in heaven that happens between the Old and New Testament.
The war continues as does the search for the armor of God which has been hidden in some strange places. As mortals team with archangels on one side, humans and demons square up on the other. Alexander the Great is corrupted and goes by the name Metatron, and there is even a trip to the pits of hell.
It's an interesting idea and a pretty epic concept, but I had trouble telling some of the characters apart. The art was good, but there are just too many characters for me to keep track of here.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Mad Cave Studios, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Chad H, Reviewer
It's a neat idea, that this is what happened in the time between the Old and New Testaments. But there are two many characters to keep track of and everyone has a sameness to them that makes this really hard to follow. The was among angels didn't really do it for me.
Neil S, Reviewer
A fantastic series. I just wish there were more comics like that this combine mythology and fiction, and I would request that Book 1 is also put for here as well.
Jacob P, Media/Journalist
I felt uncomfortable in the best and worst ways with this series. It might be because I've never been comfortable with blind faith (or even Christianity as a whole) but when I read this I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. Despite all of the good things the angels and champions of the House of David did to achieve their goals, it felt like blind devotion to someone who won't show their face. Like how Shammah redeemed himself when questioning whether his devotion to a cause was for good or his own pride. It's really a shame that many other religiously motivated armies couldn't do the same. In fact Lucifer who put on a show seems to have the best idea on what's going on. It's why the fights with the angels never feel that exciting compared to the House of David; they now have plot armor that I feel like is building up to something greater. Something that feels like it's going to end in a tragedy.
Lia K, Reviewer
Magical, wonderful and definitely whoever is in love with a series like Saint Seiya should read this! I stumble on this for the first time, but now reading volume 1 is a MUST!
