Editor's Note: This is an advance review of Virgil, which releases on September 9 from Image Comics.
It's sometimes said that everything has already been written, and that the trick is to write something familiar in a completely original way. Virgil, from Steve Orlando and J.D. Faith, feels like one such book. At its base, it's a familiar tale of a man, ripped from his loved one, who fights through insurmountable odds and endless punishment in the attempt to see that same loved one returned. At its heart, though, it's a fiery tale of identity, love, and the strength that comes from both. It’s a powerful read, and one that beats it's way into your consciousness with surprising force.
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It's sometimes said that everything has already been written, and that the trick is to write something familiar in a completely original way. Virgil, from Steve Orlando and J.D. Faith, feels like one such book. At its base, it's a familiar tale of a man, ripped from his loved one, who fights through insurmountable odds and endless punishment in the attempt to see that same loved one returned. At its heart, though, it's a fiery tale of identity, love, and the strength that comes from both. It’s a powerful read, and one that beats it's way into your consciousness with surprising force.
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