American Gods - Televsion Episode Review

Episode One

Shadow Moon(Ricky Whittle) is in prison but he is about to be let early on good behavior.  Upon release, Shadow finds out bad news about his wife Laura(Emily Browing).  Shadow makes his way home and on the way meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday(Ian McShane).

So that is a really quick rundown of the beginning of the episode.  I'm going to do my best not to spoil too much.  One thing I will say, fans of the novel by Neil Gaiman should be quite happy with how the first episode came out.  The way many of the characters look, are right in line with how I envisioned them.  Bilquis, Mad Sweeney and even Shadow himself.  Ian McShane makes an even better Mr. Wednesday than I had thought up in my head.

The visuals for American Gods were tremendous.  There is plenty of brutal and bloody action along with dream sequences that look absolutely incredible.  This is the introduction to many characters and I love that there wasn't too much given away.  It also includes the "Somewhere in America" mini-chapter just like in the novel(and comic book for that matter).  I am beyond impressed by American Gods.

The next episode of American Gods can be seen Sunday, May 7th, 2017 on STARZ.

What are your thoughts on American Gods?  Did you read the book?

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Comic Book Review: American Gods #1 - Dark Horse Comics

"Shadows"
Story and Words by Neil Gaiman
Script and Layouts by P. Craig Russell
Art by Scott Hampton

"Somewhere in America"
By P. Craig Russell and Lovern Kindzierski

Shadow Moon is preparing to be let out of prison.  He has a wife waiting for him at home an a job working with his best friend.  Things seem to be looking up for Shadow but there is a storm coming.

I am a big fan of the "American Gods" novel by Neil Gaiman and I was happy that the adaptation to comic book worked as well as it did.  It has been a few years since I have read the novel but reading this comic book brought back those memories and makes me eager to, not only read more of the comic, but to also watch the upcoming "American Gods" live action series on STARZ.

One of the things I find fun about reading adaptations is seeing how similar or different characters look.  When reading a novel, I tend to get a picture in my head and it is interesting to see another person's interpretation turns out to be.  Most people came out very similar, other than Mister Wednesday.  Not a huge deal, just different than what i pictured.  I am sure the STARZ series will be full of surprises in that respect.

The art itself looks good throughout this book.  The art especially shines in the "Somewhere in America" mini story(something else that is in the novel).  I am a big fan of  Lovern Kindzierski's colors as I have reviewed a number of books that he worked on.

I received this comic book in the Comic Block subscription box and you can read my review of the entire box here.  Let me know your thoughts on this comic, the novel, or how you think the television series will be.  Place your comments in the section below or find us on social media.

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