This first volume starts with the chaos of Gods at war in our contemporary world and we see how this affects various characters.

The Titans, who are creatures that preceed the Greek gods, break free from their prison and the gods begin to battle each other. Rioters take over the streets as the gods battle and the police fight to regain the streets. In the midst of this chaos, ordinary citizens are caught up and flee or fight.

It is interesting but also rather chaotic. This volume introduces all the twists and turns and the characters and are setting the scene for what looks as if it may be epic storytelling. Great artwork and great chaos that left me intrigued.

I found this book to be an enjoyable read. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and had some moments that really stood out. Overall, it offered an entertaining reading experience.

I don't usually DNF comics - because they are a quick read or so I thought until this book who felt like the longest graphic novel out there and I regret not DNFing it... I kept reading because I am a fan of mythology retellings, but this one was the most uninspired and boring. Sorry, not sorry.

It's hard to get into a book and be entertained when you don't care about the characters or the plot or anything at all.

I loved the art style however the jumping around was throwing me off I ended taking longer than normal to read this.

2/5
Thank you to Netgalley and Nakama Press for an arc. All opinions are my own.

This is an interesting modern adaptation of greek myths, but unfortunately it just didn’t really hit for me. The vibes just felt…off. All of the stories felt very black and white (which is ironic because I feel like the art didn’t use enough black and white, which made the result look kind of washed out) which made it feel like a kids story, except there was also explicit sexual content.

This sounded like something I would really like, but this just wasn’t for me.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review, and let me tell you. I am chomping at the bit for volume two.

This book had me gripping my coffee mug like it was a life preserver, muttering “Oh. My. God.” more times than I care to admit. The twists? The pacing? Like a rollercoaster with no brakes. And don’t even get me started on the Greek gods

I am a fan of Mad Cave Studios, so I was eager to pick up this graphic novel. This is my first read from Mario B. Long. Kuroi is a talented illustrator. This story draws from Greek gods but with modern civilization, giving it an urban fantasy feel.

Gods seem to not care at all about humans and some of the demi-gods are hidden and are the main focus of different chapters. The main characters according to the description of this graphic novel are a brother and sister (Pablo and Anna) but we learn very little about them or what exactly is happening beyond a mysterious person who is trying to spoil the plans of demi-gods and gods. Admittedly the scenes with women being taken advantage of did not sit well with me. This is the first issue in the series but I would have liked to have seen more done to establish the "main characters" of this series.

Thank you to Mad Cave Studios and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of this graphic novel.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.

It's incredibly rare for me to say this, but I absolutely abhored this.

In a world completely oversaturated with Greco-Roman historical fiction and retellings, this is one of the worst and most offensive I've had the displeasure of reading.

Just being a boring and uninspired comic is one thing and absolutely wouldn't spoil my evening, but the utter miscomprehension of what anarchism is, the literal heroification of a trigger-happy power tripping pig, the crass take on Medusa, the...racially charged Minotaur, demonising and belittling protesters, and general clueless right-wing bias dripping off every page made me sick.

I can confidently say that this is the worst thing I've read in literal years.

This is a fusion of mythological fantasy and mortal drama that introduces readers to a world where gods and monsters clash amidst the chaos of modern society.

Set in an alternate reality, the narrative follows siblings Pablo and Anna Costello as they navigate a city engulfed in turmoil. The anarchist god Typhon has ignited a conflict that blurs the lines between divine beings and mortals, leaving the siblings caught between violence, oppressive law enforcement, and supernatural forces. Their struggle for survival and understanding unfolds against a backdrop of societal collapse and mythic warfare.

This is a quick introduction to the series, so while quick paced and easy to get through, it is truly just an introduction so I feel like I don’t have a whole grasp on the story yet. I enjoy the use of the gods and monsters, so I will be interested in seeing what comes next.

An interesting concept with a lot of potential. There were moments that drew me in, but others that felt a bit uneven. Some characters stood out, while others could’ve used more depth. A solid start, but there’s room to grow in future volumes.

This was pretty unique, there is a massive cast of characters and it's a big story. The plot moves quickly and gets sort of chaotic but it's engaging. The art is great and I loved all the Greek myths

Volume 1 of God Tier by Mario Long & Kuroi:

What a fun read! This action/fantasy manga puts a contemporary spin on the Olympic Gods. Our main character, Pablo Costello, and his sister, are stuck between riots, gods, and monsters. Such an action-packed read. I loved the origin stories for some of the monster characters and revolving point of views.

I wasn’t ready for the cliffhanger, but I’ll be eagerly waiting for Vol. 2! ⚡️

**Thank you to Mad Cave Studios for a copy of this ARC**

Thank you NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the ARC!

Honestly I'm not sure how to feel about this book. While the story was interesting and has lots of interesting myths and lore, I just really didn't connect with it. I do however believe the story plot and way it was executed was well done!

My thaks to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios- Nakama Press for an advance copy of this graphic novels about Gods, demi-gods, civilization in decay and how much violence lays just below the surface of so many people, violence just looking for a reason to burn everything down.

I have taken a few classes on mythology and it is amazing how Greek myths have influenced so much in the arts, especially the arts of today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and well the DC attempt to make a good superhero move owes much to the ideas of gods intermingling with man. Of gods fighting for an against humans, taking sides in battles they weren't wanted, and dragged out battles for much longer than they needed to be. One might hope that trickster gods are involved in American politics right now. This at least would explain much of what is going on. There stories have been adapted, changed to fit the times when needed, and still in many entertain. However gods, like social influencers and politicians have a dark side. Sometimes as a trusted butler once said, they just want to see the world burn. As in this story. God Tier Vol. 1: PREY is written by Mario B. Long and illustrated by Kuroi and tells of a world were the Greek gods never really went away, and decide that maybe now is a good time to remind the world of their power, and their destructive ways.

The book begins with the Titans, the creatures that preceded the Greek gods arising from their prison in the Earth and crushing all they see. This alternate Earth has never forgotten the Gods of the past, and might be facing extinction at their hands, again. Maybe even a new beginning. The cast of the story gradually comes together. A woman reporter has an interview with Poseidon, and something more that destroys both her career, and her ideas of who she is. a Football player messes with the wrong person, and becomes a minotaur. Cops are facing street gangs joining together, which is not a good thing as street protests are getting a little out of hand. There is a big protest planned for the night, and a young boy warns his family, that his invisible friend tells him things will go wrong. Soon the night is one fire, people are dying and gods are clashing with each other, as a mysterious figure enjoys the chaos, and plans to remake the world.

A big story with a big cast and a lot going on. Once readers get a feel for the story it gets easier to follow, in the beginning there is a lot to take on. Things move fast with plots getting bigger, and the story moves well even at the most chaotic, with a city on fire, people fighting and demigods blasting through walls and each other. An understanding of the Greek myths will help alot, especially with some of the names, and the characters that arise. Though it isn't necessary. The art is real good, the characters are all clear and defined, along with cityscapes and the technology. I really liked the crispness of the art, which added a lot to the story.

The book is a little spicy, so be warned. Especially the female reporter story. And it is a little violent, so reader beware. An interesting story with a lot of potential, and one I am I am curious to read more of.

Pablo Costello has an imaginary friend that tells him to get out of the city tonight before all hell is unleashed. There are riots in the streets. People are turning into dangerous monsters. Others are begging the Gods for help. Is Pablo the key to saving the city?
I wasn't entirely sure what to think of this one, but I'm already in too deep and need to know how the story continues

#ThxNetGalley #MarioB.Long #GodTierVol1

I was taken in my the cover and the premise, but ultimately, this was not the story for me. There's a lot of world building and I could appreciate that! I was not a fan of the art and for me that's really hard to get past.

I was really excited for this story, the mythological lore involved seemed interesting. However the very graphic sexual content was not something I'm interested in at all. It was gross. Had there been a note or warning of that I wouldn't have requested it but there was none.