Writer Matt Wagner is joined by master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW) for this epic story starring the seductive sorceress Kaluta first envisioned 30 years ago. Weaving a mystery that jumps from the Spanish Inquisition to 1940s New York City, long-buried secrets are revealed as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making.
”Exodus Noir’ part 1! A mystery jumps between the Spanish Inquisition and 1940s New York City. Long-buried secrets come back to life as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making.”
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And ties them together so perfectly. Will give my complete thoughts in the next day or two, but I’ve finished this arc and wanted to say this is why I always look to see what the DCU Book Club’s reading of the week is. Sometimes I’ve read them or it just doesn’t register enough to make it on to my long reading list. But, then something like this comes along. I’ve never read it, and probably never would have but if the rest of her '08 series is as good as this I’ll be thrilled because I’m reading them.
First I want to parrot what @msgtv said, while I don’t always finish or get the time to comment on the books here, I really appreciate this club for directing me to books I was meaning to try or hadn’t heard of.
Is this your first time reading Madame Xanadu?
Yes! I was curious about it since it was added to DCU a while back.
What’s one thing you’d like to know about Madame Xanadu that wasn’t revealed in this story?
I’m curious about her past origins and dealings with Merlin, never thought of her as being that old.
What was your favorite panel?
I didn’t get a specific panel out, but I really enjoyed the artist’s storytelling and unique panel layouts. Not a bad page anywhere!
What was the standout moment in the story for you?
I think I’ll go with The Sandman coming into the picture. It’s cool seeing some of these classic Golden Age characters come into play – especially since the writer, Matt Wagner, also had a long arc on The Sandman back in the 90s called Sandman Mystery Theatre – another book I’ve been wanting to try for a while.
The covers on this series are incredible. Just this one, beautiful half face image of Xanadu, whose holding cards that the full profile Xanadu is resting her arm on. The detailed line work and the color pallet, give the covers and the interiors the feel of a Golden Age comic but oh so much better.
For some reason, I had just read Madame Xanadu #1 for the '70s and it was enjoyable, but that was my only exposure to Xanadu outside of a team book. I really enjoyed her as the prime protagonist of the story in the '40s portion. I also appreciated how the Spanish Inquisition portion tied to the '40s, and this look into Xanadu over her very long life.
First rate read. A+
Probably the one thing that I would have liked to known about Madame Xanadu that wasn’t in this story is why she came to Spain in the first place and was she planning on stay even if she didn’t fall in love with Marisol.
My favorite panel was when we found out who the Sandman was and the earlier encounter he had with Madame Xanadu.
My standout moment was when the demon was revealed and everything came together between the two time periods.
Just a quick note, went back to issue #1. Amy Reeder is on art, completely different style, but also perfect. And, no spoilers but deep history on Xanadu.
Glad to hear it - issue 1 is good! I’ve read 1-15. I’m hoping to finish the full series soon. I’ve really enjoyed the writing, art, and seeing her through the different time periods.
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