A Creation Myth For The Modern Age — Jesse Lonergan’s ‘Drome’
by Tito W. James
First, there was nothing. Then, humanity was born, and an endless cycle of violence began. From the depths of the ocean, a mighty demigoddess is called forth to rein in humankind’s destructive impulses, and teach a language of peace and harmony. Civilization quickly takes root, a great city rising from the desert. But the balance between chaos and order is a fragile one, and there are higher powers at work in this strange new world.
In creating Drome, Jesse Lonergan (Man’s Best) weaves together a mix of high and lowbrow influences including: The Odyssey, Gilgamesh, Grimm’s Fairy tales, the works of Ovid, Franz Kafka, and Jorge Luis Borges, Invisible Cities, Rollerball, and even James Bond. The unique art and mythological subject matter have piqued my interest. I love the vintage pop colors and formalistic panel design. Drome could appeal to readers who enjoyed David Rubin‘s postmodern reinvention of Heracles.
Look out for Drome on store shelves August 19th.
