Absolute Promethea #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis oversized hardcover collects the first half of Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III's acclaimed series, gathering issues #1–12 of the original run. The story follows Sophie Bangs, a college student who becomes the latest embodiment of the mythical warrior goddess Promethea, exploring themes of imagination, magic, and the power of storytelling. Presented in DC's Absolute format with enhanced reproduction and supplementary materials, this volume showcases Williams' intricate, evolving art style across multiple visual approaches.
In "The Radiant, Heavenly City," Alan Moore and J. H. Williams III launch a breathtaking chapter of Absolute Promethea, where a determined Sophie confronts a mysterious Smee in a surreal encounter that blurs reality and imagination. As Barbara Shelley refuses to speak of Promethea, the line between myth and moment dissolves—leading to a shocking transformation when Sophie channels the power through poetry, becoming Promethea in a heartbeat. Simultaneously, in Roman Alexandria, a small girl takes her first step into legend. The cover by J. H. Williams III captures the story’s ethereal, otherworldly tone, a 99.99 USD comic in 2009 that marks a pivotal moment in the series.
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Sophie tries to interview Barbara Shelley about Promethea, but Barbara refuses. A Smee attacks Sophie and Promethea briefly rescues her. Promethea reverts to Barbara who tells Sophie to imagine herself Promethea or they will both die. Sophie writes a poem and becomes Promethea in time to stop the Smee. In addition, a small girl in Roman Alexandria becomes the first Promethea.
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